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The Youth Initiatives Update is a monthly compilation of information on new youth-related initiatives and resources selected from the Web sites of more than 100 Federal agencies and national organizations. Current Funding Opportunities (Federal and Non-Federal) Christopher Columbus Awards Program First Nations 2007 Native Youth and Culture Fund Program Best Buy Scholarship Program AmeriCorps – National Education Award Program, FY 2007 Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants to State Domestic Violence Coalitions Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Battered Women’s Shelters/Grants to States MetLife Foundation Community-Police Partnership Awards Targeted Capacity Expansion Program for Substance Abuse Treatment and HIV/AIDS Services FY 2007 Tribal Youth Program Training and Technical Assistance National Responsible Fatherhood Capacity-Building Initiative Grant Funding Addressing Climate Change Through the Red, White & Green Youth Action Campaign mtvU and Kaiser Family Foundation Launch Search for Best Video Game Concept To Reduce Spread of HIV/AIDS The Cable Positive Tony Cox Community Fund Improving the Well-Being of Children – Native American Healthy Marriage Initiative Impact of Adolescent Drinking on the Developing Brain Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community Alcohol, Puberty, and Adolescent Brain Development Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program National Initiatives and Resources With a Focus on Youth National Funding Awards $3.6 Million CDC Grant to American Legacy Foundation Will Underwrite Anti-Smoking Ads in 45 Cities Secretary Spellings Announces Largest Pell Grant Increase in 3 Decades Prevention and Treatment News Treatment for Homeless Youth Pays Off in Long Run, Study Finds White House Office of National Drug Control Policy To Host Random Student Drug-Testing Summits Kempthorne: Indian Initiatives Focus on Safety, Education of American Indian Youth Study: H.S. Teenage Binge Drinking Common Link To Greater Risky Behaviors Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Efforts To Stop Gang Violence in America’s Communities National Youth Runaway Hotline Report: Family Dynamics, Abuse Top Reasons Youth Reach Out for Help Other National News National Mentoring Month, 2007: A Proclamation by the President of the United States Rounding Out Another Successful National Mentoring Month Family Child Care Meets Needs of Working Families Homelessness Mounting Among Kids, Families America's Promise Alliance Announces its 100 Best Communities for Young People The William T. Grant Foundation Announces Important Findings on Afterschool Programs Girl Scout Cookie Program Turns 90 A Portrait of "Generation Next": How Young People View Their Lives, Futures, and Politics Secretary Spellings Launches Priorities for NCLB Reauthorization First Nationwide Estimate of Homeless Population in a Decade Announced LaRaza Report: Hispanic Academic Achievement Lagging in U.S. Public Schools National Job Shadow Day Celebrates 10 Years Press Clips Plus Delivers the Latest News and Research on Children and Youth Featured Resources of the Month NCFY recommends the following resources for organizations and individuals working on behalf of families and youth. You may wish to utilize the information below to learn about new and improved ways to positively impact youth and families in your community. NCFY Online Calendar of Events: ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/calendar Want to know what youth development events, trainings, and conferences are taking place in your community or region? Need quality opportunities for youth engagement and staff development? Desire to be well-informed about issues affecting youth policy and practice? Well, the NCFY Calendar of Events is just for you. Find out months in advance about events that will benefit your youth development efforts, and position your organization to take advantage of more opportunities. New This Month! The National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: http://loveisrespect.org/ The National Domestic Violence Hotline and Liz Claiborne Inc. announced the launch of loveisrespect.org the National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline (NTDAH), a 24-hour national Web-based and telephone helpline created to help youth (ages 13-18) experiencing dating abuse. Any time of the day or night, youth can talk one-on-one with trained advocates who can offer support and connect them to resources. Call toll free 1-866-331-9474 or TTY 1-866-331-8453. A one-on-one live chat is also available from 4 p.m.-midnight central standard time, 7 days a week. No names. No judging. Only help – anytime young people need it. The Youth Initiatives Update comprises links to Web sites with information on programs, organizations, resources, and publications relevant to children, youth, and family issues. Inclusion of this information does not imply endorsement by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY). Moreover, the points of view or opinions expressed on these Web sites do not necessarily represent the official position, policies, or views of FYSB, HHS, or NCFY. To subscribe or unsubscribe to Youth Initiatives Update, please send your request to ncfy@acf.hhs.gov.
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