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Calling All 16–25 Year Olds to Apply for the YE4C Editorial Board!

Youth Engaged 4 Change (YE4C) seeks passionate young people to apply to join the YE4C Editorial Board! This paid consultant opportunity gives youth and young adults the chance to create meaningful content, refine leadership skills, and be an ambassador to peers.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review (TPPER) identified programs and program components (elements and activities that make up programs) with evidence of effectiveness in reducing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and associated sexual risk behaviors.

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ONDCP Substance Abuse Prevention Videos

Youth leaders from the Drug-Free Communities Support Program are sharing prevention messages and encouraging young people to make healthy choices.

Map My Community Search Tool

Use the youth.gov Map My Community tool to find organizations with federally-funded youth programs to start collaborations and/or to identify gaps in programs and services.

Grants.gov Custom Search Tool

Visit the youth.gov customized search of Grants.gov to help you find open grant announcements for programs that serve youth and their families.

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Resource: Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Employment (Non-Agricultural)

Posted | Oct 15 2026

This resource answers questions around youth employment, including about school-based vocational education programs in secondary education, about vocational education programs offered in partnership with businesses, and about apprentices and student learners. Learn more.

Resource: Emergency Department Visits for Suspected Suicide Attempts — United States, 2021–2025

Posted | Oct 14 2026

This report highlights trends in emergency department (ED) visits for suspected suicide attempts using national data from 2021–2025. The report shows that ED visits for suspected suicide attempts were highest among adolescents aged 12–17 years compared with other age groups. Learn more.

Resource: Emergency Exercises: An Effective Way to Practice and Validate Emergency Operations Plans

Posted | Oct 13 2026

This fact sheet (PDF, 7 pages) provides information on the benefits of emergency exercises in schools. The fact sheet shares information on developing an effective emergency exercise program, postexercise evaluations, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, and resources for emergency exercises. It also includes a case study on emergency exercises. Learn more.

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