Topics: Native and Rural Youth

native-woman-dancingNative American young people require supports tailored to speak to their unique background, which varies even within Native populations. The Family and Youth Services Bureau has long funded Tribal governments and community organizations that serve Native youth and families.

Young people in rural areas require different types of support than those typically found in urban and suburban settings. FYSB is working to improve supports to homeless youth in rural areas by strengthening state systems and community-based organizations.

The Beat
March 12, 2012
The host home program for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth run by Family and Youth Services Bureau grantee Avenues for Homeless Youth was spotlighted in a recent PBS video, "Feels Like Home: Helping Homeless LGBT Youth."
Funding Opportunities
Due Date: May 21, 2012

Publications
The United Nation Indian Tribal Youth (UNITY), Inc. and a number of Tribal and non-Tribal organizations across the Nation are working with the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF),...
Podcasts & Multimedia
March 02, 2012

Photograph of Forrest Vest, copyright M. Scott Moon Forrest Vest is a formerly homeless 19 year-old who is starting a new foundation with help from a family friend, Debbie Michael. In this podcast, the two explain why youth who know the streets can be powerful advocates for change.

Time: 4:45 | Size: 4.6 MB | Transcript

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