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Featured Grant OpportunityShort Courses in Social Determinants of Health for Research Education in Nursing Research (Funding…
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John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood

The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (the Chafee program) provides funding to support youth/ young adults in or formerly in foster care in their transition to adulthood. The program is funded through formula grants awarded to child welfare agencies in States (including the District ...

Resource: Choose AmeriCorps Public Service Announcement

This video is a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging more people to channel their passion into service, kickstart their career, or leave a lasting impact working hand in hand with state, local, and tribal partners by serving with AmeriCorps. Learn more.  

Strategic Prevention Framework – Partnerships for Success for Communities, Local Governments, Universities, Colleges, and Tribes/Tribal Organizations

The purpose of this program is to help reduce the onset and progression of substance misuse and its related problems by supporting the development and delivery of community-based substance misuse prevention and mental health promotion services. The program is intended to expand and strengthen the capacity of local community prevention ...

Resource: Core Youth Outcomes in Youth of Color

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) provides data related to disparities among youth experiencing homelessness and those contemplating running away. The data are framed by the RHY Program’s four core outcome areas: safe and stable housing, education and employment, social and emotional well-being, and permanent connections. The infographic can be used ...

Youth Voices Have Moved to YE4C

On YE4C young people share their experiences and perspectives on what makes a difference for youth engaged in change. Learn from their stories.

Share with Youth: Public Health Associate Program (PHAP)

In this competitive, two-year paid training program with the CDC, associates are assigned to state, Tribal, local, and territorial public health agencies and nongovernmental organizations, and work alongside other professionals across a variety of public health settings.  After graduating from PHAP, associates are qualified to convert non-competitively to full time positions ...

Resource: Guide for Drafting or Revising Tribal Juvenile Delinquency and Status Offense Laws

This guide (PDF, 636 pages) assists Tribal governments with creating, re-evaluating, and strengthening their juvenile codes. This resource was written and updated with the belief that Tribal governments are increasingly reassuming responsibility for their youth and are determined to ensure Native youth benefit from responsible guidance. It was developed to ...

Resource: Engaging American Indian Children and Families

This webpage highlights key topics and resources related to Tribal child welfare, including historic and current policies that may harm Native American communities. Learn more.  

Resource: MyPlate Recipes for National Native American Heritage Month

MyPlate Kitchen is highlighting three recipes in honor of Native American Heritage Month:  Cranberry Wojapi  Savory and Spicy Ground Beef & Succotash  Three Sisters Stew  Learn more. 

Department of Justice Awards More Than $136 Million to Support Youth and Reform the Juvenile Justice System

DOJ awarded more than $136 million in grant funding to reform state and local juvenile justice systems, provide youth violence prevention and intervention services, support mentoring programs and reentry services for young people and their families, meet the needs of vulnerable youth (i.e., youth leaving foster care, girls in the ...
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