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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. Know youth workers or other professionals who might enjoy receiving a copy of the monthly Youth Initiatives Update in their inboxes? PASS IT ON! Subscribing is easy. Simply send an email with “Subscribe YIU” in the subject line to ncfy@acf.hhs.gov. Basic Center Applicants Register Now for Pre-Application Webinar Don't Miss the National Network for Youth's Annual Conference Current Funding Opportunities (Federal and Non-Federal) Community Action Grants Campus Suicide Prevention Grants Young Men at Risk: Transforming the Power of a Generation The Interaction of HIV, Drug Use, and the Criminal Justice System Coming Up Taller Awards (PDF) Basic Center Program Student Drug-Testing Grants Yoshiyama Award for Exemplary Service to the Community Project Ignition Track Renovation Program The Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents Parenting Capacities and Health Outcomes in Youths and Adolescents American Eagle Outfitters Foundation Do Something Youth Grants National Initiatives and Resources With a Focus on Youth National Funding Awards Secretary Spellings Awards Over $52 Million to 21 States in School Improvement Grants Bush Administration Announces Record $1.5 Billion To Support Homeless Programs Nationwide USDA Announces $389 Million Funding For Schools, Roads National Service Agency Invests in Youth Summer Service Prevention and Treatment News Autism Risk Higher In People With Gene Variant Feds Alarmed About Abuse of Cough Medicine Study Finds That Caring for Foster Youth Past Age 18 Improves Their Transition to Adulthood Drug Czar Raises Alarm About 'Extreme Ecstasy' Drinking Games, Themed Parties Increase Alcohol Consumption, Report Finds School Social Standing Linked To Teen Girls' Weight Gain Regular Physical Activity Helps Teens Avoid Obesity Youth Suicide Warnings Are Slowing Antidepressant Sales Scientists Can Predict Psychotic Illness in up to 80 Percent of High-Risk Youth Other National News President Proclaims January National Mentoring Month Census Bureau Releases Poverty Estimates for States, Counties and School Districts Apply Early for Federal Student Aid With the FAFSA Featured Resources of the Month NCFY recommends the following resources for organizations and individuals working on behalf of families and youth. Now in Spanish: NCFY’s Take the Lead Brochure for Youth New NCFY Publication for Young People: Keep in Touch: Young People Offer Advice on Staying Connected and Living Independently
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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