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Photograph of three young people smiling and holding gardening tools.Positive Youth Development, or PYD, promotes the idea that all youth can grow up to make positive contributions to their families, schools and communities if given guidance and support from caring adults. The Family and Youth Services Bureau supports PYD in its programs and its federal partnerships. Explore the products below to learn more about PYD. (Photo courtesy of Corporation for National and Community Service.)

The Beat

2013 Mural Contest Finalist: 'You’re Not Alone'
April 30, 2013
This winter, runaway and homeless youth programs funded by the Family and Youth Services Bureau were given the chance to win the materials to paint a mural in their facilities. Here are the essay and artwork submitted by the second place winner, YMCA Safe Place Services of Louisville, KY.
Federal News, FYSB Mural Contest, Positive Youth Development, Runaway and Homeless Youth

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Funding Opportunities

National Projects to Empower Youth With Disabilities
Due Date: June 1, 2013

National Child Awareness Month Youth Ambassador Program
Due Date: June 16, 2013

Street Outreach Program

Due Date: June 28, 2013

Funding for Children's Bereavement Programs
Due Date: July 8, 2013

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