This navigation tool enables you to identify federal programs and resources, such as youth employment, underage drinking prevention, or positive youth development, and more.
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Rural Education Resource Center |
The Rural Education Resource Center is designed to disseminate information regarding research and practice to stakeholders on a wide range of topics of particular importance to schools and communities in rural America and to bring renewed attention to the problems and issues of students in rural schools. URL: http://www.ed.gov/rural-educationDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Vocational and Adult Education |
Youth Connections Community of Practice |
The Youth Connections Community of Practice (CoP) allows practitioners in the youth employment field to discuss and share promising practices and technical assistance, and to network. Youth Connections is hosted by the Division of Youth Services in the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA). It is the only CoP explicitly designed for professionals involved in youth workforce development issues, and DOL encourages your contributions and participation in this site. URL: http://youth.workforce3one.org/page/homeDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
1 is 2 Many: Dating Violence PSA |
This PSA produced by the White House features President Obama, Vice President Biden, and multiple professional athletes talking about the need to eliminate dating violence. URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/1is2manyDepartments: The White House |
15+ Take Time to Listen, Make Time to Talk. About Bullying |
The 15+ Make Time to Listen...Take Time to Talk campaign is based on the premise that parents who talk with their children about what is happening in their lives are better able to guide their children toward more positive, skill-enhancing activities and friendships. The campaign provides practical guidance for parents and caregivers on how to strengthen their relationship with their children by spending at least 15 minutes of daily, undivided time with them and focusing on them. URL: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/15-Make-Time-To-Listen-Take-Time-To-Talk-About-Bullying/SMA08-4321Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
2011 National Drug Control Strategy |
President Obama's 2010 National Drug Control Strategy reflects a comprehensive approach to reducing drug use and its consequences. URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/2011-national-drug-control-strategyDepartments: The White House Agencies/Offices: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey Results |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Division of Adolescent and School Health published 2011 national, state, and local Youth Risk Behavior Survey results. These results show significant improvements in many health behaviors during the past two decades, as well as new possible risks resulting from an increased use of technology. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
21st Century Community Learning Centers |
This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low performing schools. The program: helps students meet state and local student standards in core academic subjects, such as reading and math; offers students a broad array of enrichment activities that can complement their regular academic programs; and offers literacy and other educational services to the families of participating children. URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/21stcclc/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
3 Bold Steps for School Community Change |
Based on the lessons learned from the Safe Schools/Healthy Students Initiative, the toolkit cultivates an approach that has left a legacy of success in schools and communities. This toolkit will show you how partnerships with representatives from sectors including education, law enforcement, mental health, juvenile justice, children’s services, families, and faith-based associations can take Three Bold Steps to create positive lasting change among our nation’s students. URL: http://toolkit.promoteprevent.org/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
4-H Afterschool |
4-H Afterschool is a special focused effort within the 4-H Youth Development Program that helps 4-H and other youth-serving organizations create and improve after-school programs in urban, suburban, and rural communities across the United States. URL: http://www.4-h.org/youth-development-programs/4-h-afterschool/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
4-H Military Partnerships |
The National 4-H Headquarters, at USDA has established formal partnerships with Army Child and Youth Services, Air Force Airmen and Family Services, Army Child and Youth Services and Navy Child and Youth Programs to support positive youth development education for youth whose parents are serving in the military. URL: http://www.4-hmilitarypartnerships.org/DesktopDefault.aspxDepartments: Department of Agriculture, Departments: Federal Collaboration Agencies/Offices: National 4-H Headquarters |
4-H Youth Development Program |
The 4-H Youth Development Program is the only national organization that is federally mandated to conduct positive youth development programs. The program works to improve knowledge and skills of young people (their Heads, Hearts, Hands, and Health) and the quality of life in the communities in which they live. URL: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.gov/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
5 Steps for Picking a College |
The Secretary of Education Arne Duncan shares his advice for students when picking a college, laid out in five steps. URL: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/07/5-steps-for-picking-a-college/Departments: Department of Education |
A Comparison of Four Restorative Conferencing Models |
This Bulletin focuses on four restorative conferencing models: victim-offender mediation, community reparative boards, family group conferencing, and circle sentencing. It first describes each of the four restorative conferencing models, then compares and contrasts. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/184738.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
A Forum on Emphasizing Evidenced-Based Programs |
The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted a forum on Emphasizing Evidence-Based Programs for Children and Youth in April 2011 in Washington, D.C. The forum consisted of experts across the field of evidence and innovation. During the Forum, experts discussed challenges encountered when selecting and replicating evidence-based programs and also identified approaches for developing evidence-informed programs when evidence-based programs are not available or applicable for a given population. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
A Parent's Guide to Internet Safety |
The U.S. Department of Justice's Federal Bureau of Investigation has created a pamphlet, which is designed to help parents, teachers, and providers begin to understand the complexities of on-line child exploitation. URL: http://www.fbi.gov/stats-services/publications/parent-guide/parent-guideDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Federal Bureau of Investigation |
A Parent's Guide to Using the Internet |
This booklet from the Department of Education helps parents, regardless of their level of technological expertise, use the on-line world as an important educational tool. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/pubs/parents/internet/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Educational Research and Improvement |
About Safe Communities |
The Safe Communities approach represents a new way community programs are established and managed. All partners participate as equals in developing solutions, sharing successes, assuming risks, and building a community structure and process to continue improvement of community life through the reduction of injuries and costs. URL: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Driving+Safety/Safe+Communities/About+Safe+CommunitiesDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Above the Influence |
This is the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign's site for teens. The site allows teens to examine the negative influences in their lives and how to rise above them. It offers extensive drug information in a fun, exploratory way URL: http://www.Abovetheinfluence.comDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Accountability and Going to Scale with Quality |
Abe Wandersman discusses accountability and going to scale with quality at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Action Guide for Emergency Management at Institutions of Higher Education |
This guide has been developed to give higher education institutions a useful resource in the field of emergency management. URL: http://rems.ed.gov/docs/REMS_ActionGuide.pdfDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools |
Addressing the Problem of Juvenile Bullying |
This brief provides child caretakers and educators with a definition of bullying and strategies for how to address and prevent it. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200127.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Administration for Children and Families |
This site provides information about resources for children, youth, and families, including child care, Head Start, child support enforcement, domestic violence services, runaway and homeless youth programs, child welfare services, and more. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Administration for Native Americans |
The mission of ANA is to promote the goal of self-sufficiency and cultural preservation for Native Americans by providing social and economic development opportunities through financial assistance, training, and technical assistance to eligible Tribes and Native American communities, including American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and other Native Pacific Islanders organizations. ANA provides funding for community-based projects that are designed to improve the lives of Native children and families and reduce long-term dependency on public assistance. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ana/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Adolescent Health |
CDC's overview topic page on adolescent health, including alcohol, tobacco, and substance use; adolescent injuries; and youth violence. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/adolescenthealth/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Adolescent Literacy Research Network |
The Adolescent Literacy Research Network is a partnership of The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Vocational and Adult Education (OVAE), and Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), designed to support each agency's effort to enhance literacy and employment skills of young American adults. URL: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ovae/pi/hs/adollit.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Vocational and Adult Education |
Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) |
AFCARS collects case level information on all children in foster care for whom state child welfare agencies have responsibility for placement, care, or supervision, and on children who are adopted under the auspices of the state's public child welfare agency. AFCARS also includes information on foster and adoptive parents. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/systems/afcars/about.htmAgencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Adventures in Parenting |
Based on decades of NICHD research on parenting, this booklet gives parents the tools they need to make their own decisions about successful parenting. The booklet provides real-world examples and stories about how some families include responding, preventing, monitoring, modeling, and mentoring in their own daily parenting activities. URL: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/pubs/upload/adv_in_parenting.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
Affordable Care Act Maternity, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program |
Audry Yowell discusses the Affordable Care Act Maternity, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Aftercare Services |
This Bulletin examines aftercare services that provide youth with comprehensive health, mental health, education, family, and vocational services upon their release from the juvenile justice system. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/201800/contents.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Alcohol Screening and Brief Intervention for Youth: A Practitioner's Guide |
This tool helps healthcare professionals identify youth at risk for alcohol-related problems, counsel or advise them, and connect them to external sources of treatment. It contains a risk assessment survey and links to motivational interviewing resources. URL: http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/YouthGuideDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
America's Children in Brief: Key National Indicators of Well-Being, 2010 |
The America's Children series provides accessible compendiums of indicators drawn across topics from the most reliable official statistics; it is designed to complement other more specialized, technical, or comprehensive reports produced by various Forum agencies. URL: http://www.childstats.gov/pdf/ac2010/ac_10.pdfDepartments: Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics |
America's Heroes at Work |
America's Heroes at Work addresses the employment challenges of returning service members with traumatic brain injury or Post-traumatic stress disorder. URL: http://americasheroesatwork.gov/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Disability Employment Policy, Agencies/Offices: Veterans' Employment and Training Service |
America's Key National Indicators of Well Being |
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics produces this publication annually on the well being of children and families across the U.S. URL: http://www.childstats.gov/americaschildren/health.aspDepartments: Office of Management and Budget |
America's Youth: Transitions to Adulthood |
“America’s Youth: Transitions to Adulthood,” a report from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), compares the current generation of youth in the United States to youth in 2000, 1990, and 1980. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.asp Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: National Center for Education Statistics |
American FactFinder |
This U.S. Census website is a source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. URL: http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtmlAgencies/Offices: Census Bureau |
Americans with Disabilities Act |
Site providing information and technical assistance on provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act. URL: http://www.ada.gov/Departments: Department of Justice |
America’s Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal: Volunteer.gov |
Volunteer.gov is America's Natural and Cultural Resources Volunteer Portal built and maintained by the Federal Interagency Team on Volunteerism (FITV) that is comprised of volunteer program coordinators from three Cabinet level departments. Since its initial deployment in 2002, the Portal has grown into a strategic alliance of governmental partners from all levels - local, State, and Federal Government dedicated to serving the volunteer community by populating this e-Government site with volunteer positions and events for citizens interested in volunteer service benefitting our Nation's resources. URL: http://www.volunteer.gov/gov/Departments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Federal Interagency Team on Volunteerism |
AmeriCorps |
Each year, AmeriCorps offers 75,000 opportunities for adults of all ages and backgrounds to serve through a network of partnerships with local and national nonprofit groups. URL: http://www.americorps.gov/Departments: Office of the Inspector General Agencies/Offices: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Are You A Teen Worker? |
This informational booklet is targeted to workers age 13 to 18 in non-farm industries. The booklet provides facts youth need to stay safe and healthy at work. The guide also informs young workers about the jobs they can and cannot do and about permissible work hours as defined under Federal child labor laws. The booklet also helps youth recognize common workplace hazards and teaches young people about their rights and responsibilities on non-farm jobs. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2012-130/Departments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
Balanced and Restorative Justice for Juveniles: A Framework for Juvenile Justice in the 21st Century |
This document makes the case for a new mission for juvenile justice known as the "Balanced Approach," and advocates consideration of a new philosophical framework, "Restorative Justice," to guide broader policy development and reform in juvenile justice. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/framwork.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) |
The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the United States yearly since 1984. Currently, data are collected monthly in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/brfss/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Best Bones Forever! |
A bone health campaign for girls and their BFFs to "grow strong together and stay strong forever!" URL: http://www.bestbonesforever.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Best Practices for Comprehensive Tobacco Control Programs |
This publication was designed to help states plan and establish effective tobacco control programs to prevent and reduce tobacco use, including among school age youth. School program activities include implementing CDC's Guidelines for School Health Programs to Prevent Tobacco Use and Addiction, which call for tobacco-free policies, evidence-based curricula, teacher training, parental involvement, and cessation services; implementing evidence-based curricula identified through CDC's Research to Classroom Project; and linking school-based efforts with local community coalitions and statewide media and educational campaigns. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/stateandcommunity/best_practices/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Best Practices Guide on Mentoring Youth with Disabilities |
This best practices guide helps communities provide mentoring to youth with disabilities URL: http://www.pyd.org/storage/guidebook.pdfDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Disability Employment Policy |
Best Practices of Youth Violence Prevention: A Sourcebook for Community Action |
This sourcebook looks at the effectiveness of four types of violence prevention strategies: parents and family-based; home visiting; social-cognitive; and mentoring. The sourcebook documents the science behind each best practice and offers a comprehensive directory of resources for more information about programs that have used these practices. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pub/YV_bestpractices.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Best Practices of Youth Violence Prevention: A Sourcebook for Community Action |
The focus of this sourcebook is youth violence prevention. URL: http://www.jhsph.edu/preventyouthviolence/resources/programs/model.html |
Beyond a Summer Work Experience: The Recovery Act 2009 Post-Summer Youth Employment Initiative |
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration report, “Beyond a Summer Work Experience: The Recovery Act 2009 Post-Summer Youth Employment Initiative,” examines organizations that used Recovery Act funds to support post-summer youth employment initiatives. URL: http://wdr.doleta.gov/research/keyword.cfmDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Birth Parents and Trauma Histories in the Child Welfare System |
A guide released by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, “Birth Parents and Trauma Histories in the Child Welfare System: A Guide for Resource Parents,” aims to help resource, or foster, parents to better understand the birth parents with whom they work. URL: http://nctsn.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/birth_parents_trauma_resource_parent_final.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Blueprints for Violence Prevention: Importance of Implementation Fidelity |
Sharon Mihalic discusses Blueprints for Violence Prevention and the importance of implementation fidelity at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Building Partnerships for Youth |
Building Partnerships for Youth is a partnership between the National 4-H Council and the University of Arizona designed to build the capacity of youth-serving organizations in the fields of education, health, faith, and youth development to facilitate the intentional integration of youth development concepts and approaches into policies and programs. URL: http://cals-cf.calsnet.arizona.edu/fcs/bpy/Departments: Department of Agriculture |
Bullying at Colleges and Universities |
This publication from the Department of Education’s Higher Education Center highlights the prevalence of bullying within college-age youth and the policies and programs universities are putting in place to combat it. URL: http://higheredcenter.ed.gov/files/prevention_updates/january2012.pdfDepartments: Department of Education |
Bullying Prevention Campaign |
Lively Web site for "tweens" with 12 educational, animated "webisodes" featuring characters who are involved in bullying and its prevention. Describes bullying in language friendly to young people, and includes helpful information for kids and for adults. Web site available in Spanish. URL: http://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/webisodes/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Bullying: Starting the Conversation |
This newsletter provides guidance on how to talk to your children about bullying. It also offers a link to a companion pamphlet : Bullying is Not a Fact of Life URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/SAMHSAnewsLetter/Volume_16_Number_5/Bullying.aspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Human Services |
The Office of Human Services in the Bureau of Indian Affairs promotes the safety, financial security and social health of Indian communities and individual Indian people. URL: http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OIS/HumanServices/index.htmDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Bureau of Indian Affairs |
Bureau of Indian Education |
The Bureau of Indian Education provides quality education opportunities from early childhood through life in accordance with the tribes' needs to cultural and economic well being in keeping with the wide diversity of Indian tribes and Alaska Native villages as distinct cultural and governmental entities. The Bureau considers the whole person (spiritual, mental, physical and cultural aspects.)" URL: http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIE/index.htmDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Bureau of Indian Education |
Bureau of Justice Assistance Training and Technical Assistance |
This resource provides technical assistance to practitioners in state, local, and tribal justice systems. URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/BJA/tta/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Bureau of Justice Assistance |
Bureau of Justice Statistics |
The Bureau of Justice Statistics collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/Departments: Department of Justice |
Bureau of Land Management Youth Initiatives |
The Bureau of Land Management Youth Initiatives are described here. URL: http://www.blm.gov/wo/st/en/prog/more/blms__youth_initiatives.htmlDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Bureau of Land Management |
CareerOneStop Centers |
This resource for adults and youth provides employment, training, and financial assistance for laid-off workers. It includes resources for getting immediate help with unemployment insurance, healthcare, and other financial needs; job searching and resume tips; changing careers and understanding transferable skills; and upgrading skills through education and training. It also provides career information and links to work-related services that help veterans and military service members successfully transition to civilian careers. URL: http://www.CareerOneStop.orgDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Caring for Every Child's Mental Health |
SAMHSA's "Caring for Every Child's Mental Health" public awareness effort was created in 1994 with the mission to increase awareness around children's mental health. URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/children/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs |
These national standards represent the best evidence, expertise, and experience in the country on quality health and safety practices and policies that should be followed in today's early care and education settings. URL: http://nrckids.org/CFOC3/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Case Study Permanency Innovations Initiative |
Bryan Samuels discusses a case study of the Permanency Innovations Initiative at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
CDC Data on Rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder |
This report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 1 in 88 children in the United States has been identified as having an autism spectrum disorder and more children are being diagnosed by age 3. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2012/p0329_autism_disorder.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
CDCynergy |
CDCynergy is a multimedia CD-ROM used for planning, managing, and evaluating public health communication programs. The tool was originally created for use within CDC. In addition to the basic edition, CDC program and partners have created additional versions of the tool focused on specific health topics. Copies of the CD can be ordered from the Public Health Foundation. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/CDCynergy/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Census Bureau |
Home page of the Census Bureau website - find a wealth of information about your community. URL: http://www.census.gov/Departments: Department of Commerce Agencies/Offices: Census Bureau |
Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice: Schools and Special Education |
Resources on how to foster collaboration and impelement best practices in school and special education settings. URL: http://cecp.air.org/schools_special.aspDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships |
The Center works with HUD field and program offices to offer over 40 organizational capacity building workshops annually around the country. These one- and two-day trainings are designed for smaller grassroots non-profits seeking to strengthen their effectiveness by covering topics like organizational development, strategic planning, financial management, logic models, and the science of finding and applying for grants. URL: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/faith_based/technical_assistanceDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Center for Mental Health Services |
CMHS leads Federal efforts to treat mental illnesses by promoting mental health and by preventing the development or worsening of mental illness when possible. URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/about/cmhs.aspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions, and it promotes health through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Centers for the Application of Prevention Technologies |
This is the national website of the CAPTs. The CAPTs are regional technical assistance providers for the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP), an agency of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The CAPTs assist states and jurisdictions and community based organizations in the application of evidence-based substance abuse prevention programs, practices, and policies URL: http://captus.samhsa.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Charting the Course: Supporting the Career Development of Youth with Learning Disabilities |
This Guide was developed to help youth service professionals better understand issues related to learning disabilities so that they can help youth with learning disabilities develop individual strategies that will enable them to succeed in the workplace. URL: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ld-guideDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth |
Child Abuse Prevention Month Activities |
The Administration for Children and Families’ Child Welfare Information Gateway provides these resources on the “Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect” section of its website in order to support preparation for National Child Abuse Prevention Month in April. URL: http://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Child Health USA |
The Child Health USA Databook is an annual report of the health status, well-being and service needs of America's children and youth. Coalitions, program planners and policy makers can identify national trends by examining and comparing data from one year to the next. Indicators for youth, or adolescents, cover multiple issues, including childbearing, substance abuse, violence, mental health treatment, and mortality from traffic and firearms injuries. The section, Population Characteristics, provides information about poverty status and school dropouts. Each topic includes a written summary and at least one graph that clearly depicts key statistical facts. URL: http://mchb.hrsa.gov/mchirc/chusa/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Child Passenger Safety |
Factsheet on child safety when riding in vehicles, including links to other resources. URL: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Safety/CPSDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Child Welfare Information Gateway connects child welfare and related professionals to comprehensive information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.Tools to build logic models, as well as examples of program approaches, are provided for a range of child welfare topics. URL: http://www.childwelfare.gov/index.cfmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Child Welfare Outcomes 2006–2009: Report to Congress |
The tenth in a series of reports from the Department of Health and Human Services this report is designed to inform Congress and child welfare professionals about national and state performance on several measures of outcomes for children served by child welfare systems across the United States. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/pubs/cwo06-09/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Child Welfare Outcomes 2006–2009: Report to Congress |
The tenth in a series of reports from the Department of Health and Human Services, “Child Welfare Outcomes 2006–2009: Report to Congress” is designed to inform Congress and child welfare professionals about national and state performance on several measures of outcomes for children served by child welfare systems across the United States. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/pubs/cwo06-09/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Children and Identity Theft |
This resource from the Federal Trade Commission offers steps to help parents avoid, recognize, and repair the damage caused by child identity theft. URL: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/idtheft/idt08.pdfDepartments: Federal Trade Commission |
Children and Youth Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center's updated Children and Youth Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series contains an installment focusing on the reactions and mental health needs of children and youth after a disaster. URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/dtac/dbhis/dbhis_specific_intro.aspDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Children's Bureau |
The Children's Bureau (CB) is one of two bureaus within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, of the Department of Health and Human Services. With an annual budget of over $7 billion, the Children's Bureau works with State and local agencies to develop programs that focus on preventing the abuse of children in troubled families, protecting children from abuse, and finding permanent placements for those who cannot safely return to their homes. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Children's Health Insurance Program |
The Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) provides free or low-cost health coverage for more than 7 million children up to age 19. CHIP covers U.S. citizens and eligible immigrants. URL: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/chip/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Children, Youth, and Families at Risk |
This site provides information on the state and community Children, Youth, and Families at Risk programs funded by the NIFA URL: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/family/cyfar/cyfar.htmlDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Children, Youth, and Families Education and Research Network |
CYFERnet is a national network of Land Grant university faculty and county Extension educators working to support community-based educational programs for children, youth, parents and families. It provides program, evaluation and technology assistance for children, youth and family community-based programs and is funded as a joint project of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's NIFA and the Cooperative Extension System URL: http://www.cyfernet.orgDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Children, Youth, and Families Education and Research Network - Evaluation Resources |
CYFERnet's Evaluation section includes practical tools that you can use to evaluate community-based programs; information on how community programs can be sustained; and assessments of organizational support for work in the areas of children, youth, and families URL: http://www.cyfernet.org/index.phpDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Choice for Parents: Supplemental Educational Services |
Information for parents regarding Supplemental Educational Services including, service providers, state contacts, pilot programs, information regarding No Child Left Behind, technical assistance, and additional resource links. URL: http://www.ed.gov/nclb/choice/help/ses/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
Choice Neighborhoods |
The Choice Neighborhoods initiative will transform distressed neighborhoods and public and assisted projects into viable and sustainable mixed-income neighborhoods by linking housing improvements with appropriate services, schools, public assets, transportation, and access to jobs. A strong emphasis will be placed on local community planning for access to high-quality educational opportunities, including early childhood education. In addition to public housing authorities, the initiative will involve local governments, non-profits, and for-profit developers in undertaking comprehensive local planning with residents and the community. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/cn/Departments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Choose Respect |
Choose Respect is an initiative to help adolescents form healthy relationships to prevent dating abuse before it starts. This national effort is designed to motivate adolescents to challenge harmful beliefs about dating abuse and take steps to form respectful relationships. URL: http://www.chooserespect.orgDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
ChooseMyPlate.gov |
Choose my Plate offers personalized eating plans, interactive tools to help you plan and assess your food choices, and advice to help you make better choices.' URL: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion |
College Drinking: Changing the Culture |
College Drinking: Changing the Culture, created by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). CollegeDrinkingPrevention.gov is your one-stop resource for comprehensive research-based information on issues related to alcohol abuse and binge drinking among college students. URL: http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
College.gov |
College.gov is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education. URL: http://www.college.gov/Departments: Department of Education |
Community Development Tool Box |
Guidance on strategic planning, evaluation, and other community development tools. URL: http://www.communitydevelopment.uiuc.edu/toolboxDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Community How-to Guides on Underage Drinking Prevention |
This set of documents was developed by the National Association of Governors Highway Safety Representatives with financial assistance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The guides focus on the following topics: Coalition Building, Needs Assessment and Strategic Planning, Evaluation, Prevention and Education, Underage Drinking Enforcement, Public Policy Advocacy, Media Relations, Self-Sufficiency, and Resources. URL: http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/people/injury/alcohol/Community%20Guides%20HTML/Guides_index.htmlDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Competency & Capacity Building Virtual Summit: Evidence-based Practices and Strategies for Working with Vulnerable Populations |
After a week with experts pondering emerging issues and evidence-based strategies, this site continues the dialogue by asking questions, accessing Summit components, reviewing new posts, and sharing insights and resources. URL: http://www.cyfernet.org/vs2010/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Comprehensive Centers Program |
This program awards discretionary grants to establish comprehensive technical assistance centers to help low-performing schools and districts close achievement gaps and meet the goals of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Awards have been given to Fifteen (15) Regional Centers to provide technical assistance to States within defined geographic boundaries; and Five (5) content focused centers to provide expert assistance to benefit States and districts nationwide on key issues related to the goals of NCLB. URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/newccp/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
Comprehensive Community Initiatives Tools for Feds |
cciToolsforFeds.org provides information to federal staff to help them design, implement and evaluate comprehensive community initiatives. URL: http://www.ccitoolsforfeds.orgDepartments: Department of Justice, Departments: Federal Collaboration Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Comprehensive Responses to Youth At Risk: Interim Findings From the SafeFutures Initiative |
The SafeFutures initiative joins what we have learned from research about risk and protective factors with what we now know from experience about promising approaches to preventing and controlling delinquency, resulting in a continuum of care that responds to the needs of youth at critical stages in their development. This Summary describes the lessons learned over the initial 3 years of the initiative's implementation in three pilot sites. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/183841.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Computers for Learning |
The CFL program's ambitious goal is to make modern computer technology an integral part of every classroom so that every child has the opportunity to be educated to his or her full potential. URL: http://computersforlearning.gov/Departments: General Services Administration |
Cooperative Extension System |
The CES, administered by over 130 land grant universities and anchored in all 3,150 counties across the country, is a network of academically trained university faculty and staff who provide a broad array of staff training, curriculum, community collaboration building, evaluation, resource development, and other expertise and resources to out-of-school time programs. URL: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/Extension/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Coordinated School Health Program |
Coordinated school health (CSH) is recommended by CDC as a strategy for improving students' health and learning in our nation’s schools. These site outline the rationale and goals for CSH, provide a model framework for planning and implementing CSH, and offer resources to help schools, districts, and states improve their school health programs. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/CSHP/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
The Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (JJDP) Act establishes the Coordinating Council on Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (Council) as an independent body within the executive branch of the federal government. The Council's primary functions are to coordinate federal juvenile delinquency prevention programs, federal programs and activities that detain or care for unaccompanied juveniles, and federal programs related to missing and exploited children. URL: http://www.juvenilecouncil.govDepartments: Department of Justice, Departments: Federal Collaboration Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Coping with School Tragedies |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides coping resources on its blog in the wake of the Chardon High School shooting in Ohio. The blog entry provides a hotline number that individuals can call or text for disaster and trauma crisis counseling. URL: http://blog.samhsa.gov/2012/02/29/copingwithtragedy/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Corporation for National & Community Service: National Mentoring Month |
Provides information on National Mentoring Month which has occurred annually in January since 2002. Additional resources about mentoring and National Mentoring Month are available. URL: http://www.nationalservice.gov/about/initiatives/nmm.aspDepartments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Corporation for National and Community Service |
The Corporation for National and Community Service plays a vital role in supporting the American culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. The Corporation is a catalyst for change and champion for the ideal that every American has skills and talents to give. The Corporation is the nation's largest grantmaker supporting service and volunteering. Through AmeriCorps and Learn and Serve America programs, The Corporation provides opportunities for Americans of all ages and backgrounds to express their patriotism while addressing critical community needs URL: http://www.nationalservice.govDepartments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Creating a Vision for Afterschool Partnerships |
This tool is intended to help the growing number of new after school partnerships create a shared vision for their work. URL: http://www.statewideafterschoolnetworks.net/creating-vision-afterschool-partnershipsDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
CrimeSolutions.gov |
CrimeSolutions.gov uses rigorous research to inform practitioners and policy makers about what works in criminal justice, juvenile justice, and crime victim services URL: http://www.crimesolutions.govDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Justice Programs |
CSAP's Prevention Pathways: Online Courses |
This online course examines the causes and effects of bullying, prevention techniques and programs, screening, treatment options, and legal and ethical issues surrounding bullying. This course is designed for professionals in education, health and mental health, and related fields, including social workers, school counselors, school nurses, teachers, and principals. Quizzes at the end of course modules allow course participants to gauge their learning against course objectives. URL: http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.gov/bully/bully_1_pg1.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Culture and Trauma |
The Spring 2012 of the IMPACT newsletter of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, which is sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, focused entirely on the relationship between culture and trauma. Topics covered include youth suicide in a tribal community and disclosure of abuse in LGBT youth. URL: http://www.nctsnet.org/sites/default/files/assets/pdfs/newsletters/impact_spring_2012.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Current Tobacco Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2011 |
As illustrated in this report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, data from the 2011 National Youth Tobacco Survey reveals that during 2000–2011, there was a linear downward trend observed in the prevalence of current tobacco use, current combustible tobacco use, and current cigarette use among middle and high school students. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6131a1.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Curriculum for Training Educators of Youth in Confinement |
To help teachers address issues surrounding youth in confinement, the National Juvenile Detention Association's Center for Research and Professional Development (CRPD) has developed a National Training Curriculum for Educators of Youth in Confinement Facilities (Educator's Curriculum). Topics addressed include behavioral development, mental health, and assessment. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200005.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Data on Arts Education in Schools |
This report from the Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics presents findings from a congressionally mandated study on arts education in public elementary and secondary schools. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspDepartments: Department of Education |
Data Spotlight: Children Living with Alcoholics |
In a study conducted in conjunction with Children of Alcoholics Week (February 12-18, 2012), the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that 7.5 million children under age 18 live with a parent who has experienced an alcohol use disorder in the past year. URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/spotlight/Spot061ChildrenOfAlcoholics2012.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Defending Childhood |
Attorney General Eric Holder launched the Defending Childhood initiative, which strives to harness resources from across the Department of Justice to prevent children's exposure to violence; mitigate the negative impact of children's exposure to violence when it does occur, and; develop knowledge and spread awareness about children's exposure to violence. URL: http://www.justice.gov/ag/defendingchildhood/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of the Attorney General |
Department of Defense STARBASE |
The DoD STARBASE is an educational program sponsored by the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs. Students can participate in challenging "hands-on, mind-on" activities in aviation, science, technology, engineering, math, and space exploration. The program provides students with 20-25 hours of stimulating experiences at National Guard, Navy, Marine, Air Force Reserve and Air Force bases across the nation. URL: http://www.starbasedod.com/Departments: Department of Defense Agencies/Offices: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs |
Department of Education's “Shopping Sheet” |
The Department of Education's model financial aid award letter, known as the “Shopping Sheet,” aims to promote transparency in student financial aid disclosures by outlining information—such as estimated annual costs, grant money students will receive, the amount of loan money they can expect to take out, and more—up front, before students have enrolled. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/policy/highered/guid/secletter/120724.htmlDepartments: Department of Education |
Disability.gov |
Disability.gov is a federal government Web site that provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability-related programs, services, laws and benefits. The Education section of the site connects students with disabilities, as well as parents and educators, to information about a variety of topics from early childhood education to post-college and beyond, including making the transition from high school to post-secondary education or work, laws that protect the rights of students with disabilities, classroom supports and accommodations, and scholarships and other forms of financial aid. URL: https://www.disability.gov/Departments: Federal Collaboration |
Disability.gov Youth Programs |
The Children and Youth section provides information about career and technical education, internships, mentoring programs, and job training services specific to youth. Resources are also available for youth with disabilities who receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and want to enter the workforce. URL: https://www.disability.gov/search/listDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services, Departments: Multiple Federal Partners |
Disaster Distress Hotline |
People affected by any disaster or tragedy can call the Disaster Distress Helpline, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to receive immediate counseling. Calling 1-800-985-5990 will connect you to a trained professional from the closest crisis counseling center within the network. URL: http://disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Disproportionate Minority Contact |
This site refers to the disproportionate number of minority youth who come into contact with the juvenile justice system URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/dmc/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Distraction.gov |
Distraction.gov provides wide array of information and resources about distracted driving including information from the 2010 summit on distracted driving, campaign tools, facts, statistics and research, information about laws in different states related to distracted driving, speeches, press releases and other resources for the media. URL: http://www.distraction.gov/Departments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Division of Youth Services |
Provides an overview of programs funded by the Department of Labor focusing on youth. Offers a bi-weekly newsletter, announcements and potential funding opportunities, information for state and local partners, as well as information on the Federal Shared Youth Vision Partnership a collaborative effort serving the neediest youth. URL: http://www.doleta.gov/youth_servicesDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Doing What Works |
This website houses a collection of research-based instructional practices on topics such as Early Childhood Education, English Language Learners, Math and Science, and Psychology of Learning, with an emphasis on using data for improvement, increasing teacher effectiveness, and turning around the lowest-performing schools. URL: http://dww.ed.govDepartments: Department of Education |
Drug Free Communities Support Program |
The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) directs the Drug-Free Communities Support Program in partnership with the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This anti-drug program provides grants of up to $100,000 to community coalitions that mobilize their communities to prevent youth alcohol, tobacco, illicit drug, and inhalant abuse. The grants support coalitions of youth; parents; media; law enforcement; school officials; faith-based organizations; fraternal organizations; State, local, and tribal government agencies; healthcare professionals; and other community representatives. The Drug-Free Communities Support Program enables the coalitions to strengthen their coordination and prevention efforts, encourage citizen participation in substance abuse reduction efforts, and disseminate information about effective programs. URL: http://www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov/dfcDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools |
Early Warning, Timely Response: A Guide to Safe Schools offers research-based practices designed to assist school communities identify these warning signs early and develop prevention, intervention and crisis response plans. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/gtss.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Earthquake Preparation for Schools and Child Care Facilities |
This pamphlet provides child care providers with information and strategies to better prepare for earthquakes in their facilities. URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/daycare.pdfDepartments: Department of Homeland Security Agencies/Offices: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Education Resources Information Center |
ERIC provides ready access to education literature to support the use of educational research and information to improve practice in learning, teaching, educational decision-making, and research. URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Institute of Education Sciences |
Emergency Planning for Schools |
This page provides information that can help school leaders plan for any emergency, including natural disasters, violent incidents and terrorist acts. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/admins/lead/safety/emergencyplan/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools |
Employer's Pocket Guide on Youth Employment |
This guide outlines what teens can and cannot do on the job and what hours they may be employed. URL: http://youthrules.dol.gov/documents/for-employers/YouthRulesBrochure.pdfDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Youthrules! Initiative |
Employment and Training Administration |
Learn about summer youth jobs, the Workforce Investment Act, and other employment and training programs related to youth . URL: http://www.doleta.gov/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Employment and Training for Court-Involved Youth |
This Report represents a compendium of the opinions and concerns of the Task Force members about current conditions that affect court-involved youth and identifies the most promising strategies for connecting court-involved youth to the labor market. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/182787.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Energy Awareness Activity Book |
Book to teach children about how to make smart energy choices, save money, and improve the environment. URL: http://www1.eere.energy.gov/kids/pdfs/activitybook_2010.pdfDepartments: Department of Energy Agencies/Offices: EnergySmart Schools |
Enhancing Program Performance with Logic Models |
This course introduces a holistic approach to planning and evaluating education and outreach programs. URL: http://www.uwex.edu/ces/lmcourseDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth, Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Evaluation Manual: Step 1 – Engage Stakeholders |
This 10-page document outlines typical stakeholder groups in public health programs, explains why stakeholders are important to evaluations and their role in evaluations, and also includes a checklist for steps in engaging stakeholders as well as a number of worksheets to help identify key stakeholders and determine what program related issues matter to them. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/getsmart/program-planner/Step1.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Evidence Based Initiatives |
David Harris discusses evidence based initiatives at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Evidence-Based Policy Initiatives: Now What? |
David Harris discusses evidence-based policy initiatives at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Evidence-Based Practice Centers Program |
The EPCs review all relevant scientific literature on clinical, behavioral, and organization and financing topics to produce evidence reports and technology assessments. These reports are used for informing and developing coverage decisions, quality measures, educational materials and tools, guidelines, and research agendas. The EPCs also conduct research on methodology of systematic reviews. URL: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcix.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Evidence-based principles for substance abuse prevention |
This website presents a set of research-based principles upon which prevention programming can be based, as developed by ONDCP. URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/ondcppubs/publications/prevent/evidence_based_eng.htmlDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Explore Career and Educational Opportunities |
This tool from the CareerOneStop center provides opportunities for students to explore what their interests are, learn about potential careers, learn how to get job experience, and find educational opportunities to support career development. URL: http://careeronestop.org/StudentsandCareerAdvisors/StudentsandCareerAdvisors.aspxDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Faces of Distracted Driving |
The Department of Transportation created a video of an interview with a mother whose teen daughter died as a result of distracted driving URL: http://www.distraction.gov/content/faces/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Transportation |
Families, Youth, and Communities |
This site provides resources on families, youth, and communities from Cooperative Extension experts around the country. URL: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/nea/family/family.htmlDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Family and Youth Services Bureau |
FYSB is within the Administration for Children, Youth and Families, ACF, DHHS. FYSB promotes positive outcomes for children, youth and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations at the local, Tribal, State and national levels. FYSB programs are designed to provide youth with positive alternatives, ensure their safety, and maximize their potential to take advantage of available opportunities. FYSB encourages communities to support young people through Positive Youth Development. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysbDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Family Well-being Across the Lifespan |
This website provides information about family relationships, growth and development, resources for parents and professionals, as well as youth-targeted content URL: http://ag.udel.edu/extension/famDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: University of Delaware Cooperative Extension |
Federal Data Resources |
This section includes resources related to a number of topics affecting America's youth. Many of these resources include data and statistics for proposals, research, presentations, and more. General Data General DataAmerica's Key National Indicators of Well BeingThe Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics produces this publication annually on the well being of children and families across the U.S. American FactFinderThis U.S. Census website is a source for population, housing, economic, and geographic data. ChildStats.govThis website offers access to statistics and reports on children and families, including: family and social environment, economic circumstances, health care, physical environment and safety, behavior, education, and health. Data.govThe purpose of Data.gov is to increase public access to high value, machine-readable datasets generated by the Executive Branch of the federal government. Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family StatisticsThe Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics (the Forum) is a working group of federal agencies that collect, analyze, and report data on issues related to children and families. The Forum has partners from 22 federal agencies. FedStatsWith convenient searching and linking capabilities to more than 100 agencies that provide data and trend information on such topics as economic and population trends, crime, education, health care, aviation safety, energy use, farm production, and more, FedStats provides access to the full breadth of federal statistical information. National Longitudinal Survey of Adolescent Health (Add Health)Add Health is a longitudinal study of a nationally representative sample of adolescents in grades 7-12 in the United States during the 1994-95 school year. Survey of Income and Program ParticipationThe main objective of SIPP is to provide accurate and comprehensive information about the income and program participation of individuals and households in the U.S., and about the principal determinants of income and program participation. SIPP offers detailed information on cash and noncash income on a subannual basis. The survey also collects data on taxes, assets, liabilities, and participation in government transfer programs. SIPP data allow the government to evaluate the effectiveness of federal, state, and local programs. The Health and Well-Being of Children: A Portrait of States and the Nation 2005This chartbook, based on data from the National Survey of Children's Health, presents broad-ranging information about the health and well-being of children and youth from the perspectives of parents. It includes information about families, neighborhoods, school, and activities, such as reading for pleasure, volunteering, and youth employment. Data are available for the nation and for individual states. Many indicators compare youths aged 12 to 17 with younger children. Information is summarized in clear graphs. U.S. CensusThis website is the home page of the U.S. Census Bureau. USASpending.govUSAspending.gov provides federal funding information to the public, as collected from federal agencies, in an easy to use website. The data is largely from the Federal Procurement Data System, which contains information about federal contracts; and the Federal Assistance Award Data System, which contains information about federal financial assistance such as grants, loans, insurance, and direct subsidies such as Social Security. BullyingIndicators of School Crime and SafetyThe Indicators of School Crime and Safety present data on school crime and student safety, including bullying. The indicators are drawn from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, and principals. Sources include results from the School-Associated Violent Death Surveillance System, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education; the National Crime Victimization Survey and School Crime Supplement to the survey, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), respectively; the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sponsored by the CDC; and the Schools and Staffing Survey and School Survey on Crime and Safety, both sponsored by NCES. National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) (PDF, 12 pages)The NatSCEV is a comprehensive nationwide survey of the incidence and prevalence of children's exposure to violence, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The survey measures exposure to violence for children age 17 and younger across several major categories: conventional crime, child maltreatment, victimization by peers and siblings, sexual victimization, witnessing and indirect victimization, school violence and threats, and internet victimization. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)CDC's YRBSS monitors health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among young people in the United States, including violence and, more recently, bullying. Community DevelopmentCommunity Economic Hot ReportsThis site provides access to economic indicators for individual counties. Education, Employment, and TrainingNational Center for Education StatisticsThe National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education, including reading and math achievement, dropout rates, and more. This site also provides access to the Nation's Report Card. National Longitudinal SurveysThe National Longitudinal Surveys, including the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth (NLSY), are a set of surveys designed to gather information at multiple points in time on the labor market activities and other significant life events of several groups of men and women. U.S. Bureau of Labor StatisticsThe Bureau of Labor Statistics is the principal fact-finding agency for the federal government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. Find youth employment data here. HealthGateway to Data and StatisticsThis web-based tool brings together key health and human services data and statistics. It is designed to complement other government resources such as FirstGov and FedStats. The Gateway covers federal, state, and local government sponsored information. Health Indicators WarehouseThis site provides access to high quality data on health indicators that can be viewed by topic, geography, and initiative. The purpose is to link indicators with evidence-based interventions and serve as the data hub for the HHS Community Health Data Initiative, a flagship HHS open government initiative to release data; encourage innovative application development; and catalyze change to improve community health. Monitoring the FutureMonitoring the Future is an ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults. Each year, a total of approximately 50,000 eighth-, tenth-, and twelfth-grade students are surveyed. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)The data in the weekly MMWR are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. National Center for Health StatisticsThis website provides a rich source of information about America's health, including results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, National Vital Statistics System, National Survey of Family Growth, and other sources. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES)NHANES is a program of studies designed to assess the health and nutritional status of adults and children in the U.S. National Health Interview Survey (NHIS)NHIS provides data on a broad range of health topics, including health status, health care access, and progress toward achieving national health care objectives. National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)This national survey provides information about CSHCN in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. National Survey of Children's HealthThe National Survey of Children's Health was conducted by telephone in English and Spanish during 2003-2004 and for a second time in 2007-2008. The survey provides a broad range of information about children's health and well-being collected in a manner that allows for comparisons between states and at the national level. National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG)NSFG gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health. National Vital Statistics SystemThe National Vital Statistics System provides information about births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and fetal deaths. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance (YRBSS) SystemThe YRBSS monitors priority health-risk behaviors and the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. It includes a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state, territorial, tribal, and local surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments. HousingHousing and Urban Development Data Set (HUD USER)HUD USER provides interested researchers with access to the original data sets generated by HUD data collection efforts, including the American Housing Survey, HUD median family income limits, as well as microdata from research initiatives on topics such as housing discrimination, the HUD-insured multifamily housing stock, and the public housing population. Partner.HUD.govThis new tool highlights HUD grantee and competitive runner-up applicant efforts to create opportunity and revitalize regions, communities and neighborhoods around the country, while seeking to boost public-private partnerships and philanthropic support for strong community development plans across the country. ParentingChild Maltreatment 2008This report presents national and State statistics on child abuse and neglect. The statistics are derived from data collected by child protective services (CPS) agencies through the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System. National Survey of Family GrowthThe National Survey of Family Growth (NSFG) gathers information on family life, marriage and divorce, pregnancy, infertility, use of contraception, and men's and women's health. Substance AbuseMonitoring the FutureMonitoring the Future is an ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults. Each year, a total of approximately 50,000 eighth-, tenth-, and twelfth-grade students are surveyed. National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH)NSDUH provides yearly national- and state-level data on the use of alcohol, tobacco, illicit, and non-medical prescription drugs in the United States. (Formerly known as the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse.) State Epidemiological Data SystemThis website makes epidemiological data available to states for purposes of substance use prevention needs assessment, planning, and monitoring. This site was created primarily as a resource for State Epidemiology Workgroups funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention in support of its Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). The SPF provides a model to guide prevention decision making. Teen Driver SafetyNational Automotive Sampling System (NASS)NASS is composed of two systems, the Crashworthiness Data System (CDS) and the General Estimates System (GES). These are based on cases selected from a sample of police crash reports. CDS data focus on passenger vehicle crashes, and are used to investigate injury mechanisms to identify potential improvement in vehicle design. GES data focus on the bigger overall crash picture, and are used for problem size assessment and tracking trends. Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS)The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) contains data derived from a census of fatal traffic crashes within the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. To be included in FARS, a crash must involve a motor vehicle traveling on a trafficway customarily open to the public and result in the death of a person (occupant of a vehicle or a non-motorist) within 30 days of the crash. FARS data has been available every year since FARS was established in 1975. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors priority health-risk behaviors the prevalence of obesity and asthma among youth and young adults. The YRBSS includes a national school-based survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state, territorial, tribal, and district surveys conducted by state, territorial, and local education and health agencies and tribal governments. Specifically YRBSS includes data related to risky driving behaviors including the use of a seat belt, driving while intoxicated, or riding with someone who is intoxicated. Special Crash Investigations (SCI) and Not in Traffic Surveillance (NiTS)Not in Traffic Surveillance incidents can fall into a variety of categories, some are crashes (which occur in private driveways) and some are incidents (occupant getting caught in a power window, hyper/hypothermia, etc.). Crash Outcome Data Evaluation System (CODES)Injuries resulting from motor vehicle crashes remain a major public health problem. These injuries cause unnecessary burden of increased taxes and insurance premiums. They can be prevented or reduced, but only if we understand their type, severity and cost in relation to the characteristics of the crash, vehicles, and persons involved. Crash data alone do not indicate the injury problem in terms of the medical and financial consequences. By linking crash, vehicle, and behavior characteristics to their specific medical and financial outcomes, we can identify prevention factors. Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS)The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) is the world’s largest, ongoing telephone health survey system, tracking health conditions and risk behaviors in the United States yearly since 1984. Currently, data are collected monthly in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam. Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS)WISQARSTM (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System) is an interactive database system that provides customized reports of injury-related data. Violence and VictimizationAdoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS)AFCARS collects case level information on all children in foster care for whom state child welfare agencies have responsibility for placement, care, or supervision, and on children who are adopted under the auspices of the state's public child welfare agency. AFCARS also includes information on foster and adoptive parents. Bureau of Justice StatisticsThe Bureau of Justice Statistics collects, analyzes, publishes, and disseminates information on crime, criminal offenders, victims of crime, and the operation of justice systems at all levels of government. Indicators of School Crime and SafetyThe Indicators of School Crime and Safety present data on school crime and student safety, including bullying. The indicators are drawn from a variety of data sources, including national surveys of students, teachers, and principals. Sources include results from the School-Associated Violent Death Surveillance System, sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Department of Education; the National Crime Victimization Survey and School Crime Supplement to the survey, sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), respectively; the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, sponsored by the CDC; and the Schools and Staffing Survey and School Survey on Crime and Safety, both sponsored by NCES. Juvenile Arrest RatesThis site provides information about juvenile arrests rates by race and gender. National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN)NDACAN acquires microdata from leading researchers and national data collection efforts and makes these datasets available to the research community for secondary analysis. National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)NIBRS presents comprehensive, detailed information about crime incidents to law enforcement, researchers, governmental planners, students of crime, and the general public. National Survey of Children's Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV) (PDF, 12 pages)The NatSCEV is a comprehensive nationwide survey of the incidence and prevalence of children's exposure to violence, sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP), and supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The survey measures exposure to violence for children age 17 and younger across several major categories: conventional crime, child maltreatment, victimization by peers and siblings, sexual victimization, witnessing and indirect victimization, school violence and threats, and internet victimization. National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD)[In development, coming soon] SMART Mapping SystemThe SMART system is a GIS-based management system, developed to support the early identification of emerging local issues and provide resources to assist decision makers with implementing rapid response and long term plans. Users can enter a zip code and retrieve a wealth of data about specific communities and neighborhoods. Statewide Automated Child Welfare Information Systems (SACWIS)SACWIS is a comprehensive automated case management tool that supports social workers' foster care and adoptions assistance case management practice. Uniform Crime Reports (UCR)The UCR Program provides reliable, uniform crime statistics for the nation. Several annual statistical publications, such as the comprehensive Crime in the United States, are produced from data provided by nearly 17,000 law enforcement agencies across the U.S. Web Based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System (WISQARS)WISQARSTM is an interactive database system that provides customized reports of injury-related data. Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)CDC's YRBSS monitors health risk behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among young people in the United States, including violence and, more recently, bullying. |
Federal Interagency Committee on Education |
The function of the Federal Interagency Committee on Education is to study and make recommendations for assuring effective coordination of Federal programs, policies, and administrative practices affecting education. URL: http://www.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/com.htmlDepartments: Federal Collaboration |
Federal Listservs |
Stay connected with federal youth-related activities and initiatives. Many federal agencies offer listservs that regularly announce new funding opportunities and other items of interest. Check out the opportunities below: Youth Development Research ForumThe U.S. Department of Agriculture supports a Youth Development Research Forum listserv. To subscribe, send an email to 4hhq@csrees.usda.gov. PreventionEDThe U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools offers additional funding information through the PreventionED listserv. This listserv includes a newsletter, legislation, and information on grant opportunities available through other federal programs. JUVJUSTThe U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)’s listserv, JUVJUST, is a link to the latest juvenile justice information from OJJDP and the field. Announcements are sent when new publications are received or for other important newsworthy events. Media Campaign FlashThe Office of National Drug Control Policy’s National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign’s (the Campaign) Media Campaign Flash is a source for the latest news, information resources, and partnership opportunities related to the Campaign. eNetworkThe Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services offers eNetwork, a link to SAMHSA for the latest news about its grants, publications, campaigns, programs, statistics, and data reports. The eNetwork is for anyone who wants to receive information about SAMHSA’s work in the substance abuse and mental health fields. Youth Initiatives UpdateEach month, Youth Initiatives Update brings you the latest information on new youth-related initiatives and resources. The National Clearinghouse for Children and Youth, a service of the Family and Youth Services Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, selects the postings from the Web sites of more than 100 national organizations and federal agencies. To subscribe, send an e-mail to yiu@ncfy.com. The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource CenterThe National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (NYVPRC), sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and federal partners working on youth violence, provides e-newsletters and announcement lists created to assist local government and community leaders interested in planning, implementing, and sustaining community-wide youth violence prevention strategies. |
Federal Mentoring Council |
The Federal Mentoring Council works to ensure the effective and efficient coordination of the investment of federal resources in mentoring activities URL: http://www.federalmentoringcouncil.gov/Departments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Federal Network for Young Worker Safety and Health |
The Federal Network for Young Worker Safety and Health strives to prevent occupational injuries among workers from ages 14 through 24. URL: http://ia600608.us.archive.org/9/items/POSTfednet2/default.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services, Departments: Federal Collaboration Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Federal Perspective on Scale Up |
Noami Goldstein discusses federal perspective on scale up at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Federal Resource Center for Special Education |
The Federal Resource Center for Special Education supports the work of the six OSEP-funded Regional Resource Centers (RRCs) that provide technical assistance (TA) to assist states in complying with IDEA and to implement evidence-based educational practices. URL: http://www.rrcprogram.org/content/view/229/332/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Federal TRIO Programs |
The Federal TRIO Programs are educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. TRIO includes six outreach and support programs targeted to serve and assist low-income, first-generation college students, and students with disabilities to progress through the academic pipeline from middle school to post-baccalaureate programs. URL: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Postsecondary Education |
Federal Youth Court Program |
This site provides comprehensive information on youth courts including links to information, training and technical assistance, publications, funding opportunities and more! URL: http://www.youthcourt.netDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
FEMA Responder Knowledge Base |
The Responder Knowledge Base provides emergency responders, purchasers, and planners with a trusted, integrated, online source of information on products, standards, certifications, grants, and other equipment-related information URL: https://www.rkb.us/Agencies/Offices: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Fidelity and Adaptation |
Felipe Castro discusses fidelity and adaptation at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Finding Federal Funds |
The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth recently profiled The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Funding and Programs List, which outlines which federal departments have programs that help prevent and end homelessness and includes programs specifically designed to assist homeless youth. URL: http://www.usich.gov/funding_programs/programs/Departments: Multiple Federal Partners |
Finding the Balance: Program Fidelity and Adaptation in Substance Abuse Prevention: A State-of-the-Art Review |
This review surveys 125 published and unpublished studies related to fidelity and adaptation balance, spanning more than 25 years. URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED469354.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
First Issue of Journal of Juvenile Justice Available |
The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's first issue of the Journal of Juvenile Justice URL: http://www.journalofjuvjustice.org/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Fitness.gov |
This website is the health, physical activity, fitness and sports information website of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. You can find out about the Council and its work, view publications, and link to the resources of other government agencies as well as to health and fitness organizations URL: http://www.fitness.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Public Health and Science |
Food and Nutrition Service Faith-Based and Community Organizations |
This site provides information about programs and grants that faith and community groups are eligible for within FNS, as well as technical assistance for interested organizations. URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/fbcoDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Food and Nutrition Service |
Food and Nutrition Service List of State Distributing Agency Contacts |
These contacts provide information about partnership with the National School Lunch Program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. They can also provide organizations with access to food during times of disaster. URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htmDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Food and Nutrition Service |
Framework for Best Evidence Approaches in Systematic Reviews |
Systematic reviewers routinely prioritize evidence in numerous ways. This paper provides a framework for understanding the possibilities, considering influential factors, and choosing among the myriad options. This will help enhance the transparency of review processes, which in turn may help users determine how different reviews of the same topic can reach different conclusions. URL: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/ehc/products/261/706/Best-Evidence-Systematic-Reviews_Final-Report_20110617.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Framework For Evaluating Impact Of Informal Science Education Projects |
Details the National Science Foundation's work to advance the informal science education field as a whole and provides an overview of impact evaluation and a look at some of the common issues,concerns, and opportunities in evaluation practice. URL: http://caise.insci.org/uploads/docs/Eval_Framework.pdfDepartments: National Science Foundation |
Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health |
This is a 58-page report which introduces the CDC’s framework for program evaluation and its key concepts. It provides in-depth outline of the 6 six steps in program evaluation (engaging stakeholders, describing the program, focusing the evaluation design, gathering credible evidence, justifying conclusions, and ensuring use and sharing lessons learned), as well as 4 standards for effective evaluation (utility, feasibility, propriety, and accuracy). URL: http://www.cdc.gov/eval/framework.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule |
Understanding the requirements of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule has been simplified by the Federal Trade Commission through this set of frequently asked questions. URL: http://www.ftc.gov/privacy/coppafaqs.shtmDepartments: Federal Trade Commission |
From the Courthouse to the Schoolhouse: Making Successful Transitions |
This bulletin describes effective approaches to reintegrating youth from juvenile justice system settings into the education mainstream and provides information about promising programs, practices, and resources. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/178900.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Fundraising Solutions for Youth-serving Nonprofits |
In an interview with the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, Kim Klein, an Oakland, CA fundraising consultant, shares five resolutions youth-serving nonprofits should make in 2012 to help them increase the amount of money they raise from donors. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/01/fundraising-resolutionsDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) |
This discretionary grant program is designed to increase the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary education. URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Postsecondary Education |
Gang Resistence and Education Program |
The G.R.E.A.T. Program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum. With prevention as its primary objective, the program is intended as an immunization against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. URL: http://www.great-online.org/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Bureau of Justice Assistance |
Getting Staff Buy-in for a “Low-Barrier” Approach at a Youth Shelter |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth is featuring information on its website for individuals who work in youth shelters who want to help other staff get used to a “low-barrier” approach, meaning young people are not turned away because they have been drinking or using drugs. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/06/low-barrier-methodDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Girls Health |
Girlshealth.gov is sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, Office on Women's Health, and is the "daughter" program of the National Women's Health Information Center (www.womenshealth.gov). Girlshealth.gov provides valuable information about ways girls can achieve a healthy lifestyle helping them to understand their body, mind, and spirit as they grow into adults. URL: http://www.girlshealth.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Public Health and Science, Agencies/Offices: Office on Women's Health |
Goal Alignment Between Programs and Settings |
Brian Flay dicusses aligning goals between programs and settings at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Grants 101: A Resource from Department of Justice |
This resource is particularly useful for new applicants in navigating the challenges of a highly competitive application and grant award process. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) has posted a number of current solicitations on OJJDP's Funding Opportunities Web page. Additional funding opportunities from other OJP components may be found on OJP's Open Solicitations Web page. URL: http://www.ojp.gov/grants101/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Justice Programs, Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Grants.gov |
Grants.gov is a secure, reliable entry way to discretionary federal grants from multiple agencies. Applicants can use a single comprehensive site to discover and apply for opportunities from all 26 federal grant-making agencies. URL: http://www.grants.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Grants.gov |
Graphic Novels for Youth in Custody |
This series of graphic novels titled, “END SILENCE: Youth Speaking Up about Sexual Abuse in Custody,” help youth in juvenile justice settings identify, address, and respond to sexual abuse perpetrated by staff or other youth. URL: http://www.wcl.american.edu/endsilence/juvenile_training.cfmDepartments: Department of Justice |
Growth of Youth Gang Problems in the United States: 1970-98 |
An OJDDP report on the growth of youth gang problems in the United States between 1970-1998. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/ojjdprpt_yth_gng_prob_2001/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Guide to Community Preventive Services |
The Guide to Community Preventive Services is a free resource listing programs and policies that improve health and prevent disease. The Program Planning Resources section of the site outlines the types of steps that are generally used in program planning, along with selected resources that may be useful at each step. URL: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Resources for Child Care and Early Childhood Programs |
This resource from the CDC provides articles and other resources for parents and educators dealing with H1N1. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/childcare/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Harm Reduction: Advice from Leaders in the Field |
The United States Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) interviewed staff from three model programs using harm reduction to help youth experiencing homelessness. URL: http://www.usich.gov/population/youth/harm_reduction_advice_from_leaders_in_the_field/Departments: Multiple Federal Partners |
Heads Up PSA |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention created this PSA, featuring Super Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, to educate parents, kids, and teens about concussion and serious brain injury. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Health Center Program Technical Assistance |
This resource provides technical assistance to health centers. The Bureau of Primary Health Care has developed partnerships with state, regional and other national organizations to provide:
Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Health Resources and Services Administration |
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for improving access to health care services for people who are uninsured, isolated or medically vulnerable. URL: http://www.hrsa.gov/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Healthcare.gov |
Take health care into your own hands, explore insurance coverage options and learn about how the Affordable Care Act impacts you. Find information for individuals, families, senior citizens, people with disabilities, young adults and employers. URL: http://www.healthcare.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Healthfinder.gov |
healthfinder.gov has resources on a wide range of health topics selected from over 1,600 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet. URL: http://www.healthfinder.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
Healthy & Ready to Work National Resource Center |
HRTW provides information and resources regarding integrating health into the transition process, including understanding systems, access to quality health care and health insurance, and increasing the involvement of youth in health promotion, self care and decision making. URL: http://www.syntiro.org/hrtw/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: HRSA/Maternal & Child Health Bureau |
Healthy Behavior in Adolescence |
These resources from the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Adolescent Health provide information on health and nutrition in adolesence. URL: http://www.hhs.gov/ash/oah/adolescent-health-topics/physical-health-and-nutrition/healthy-behavior.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Adolescent Health |
Healthy Homes Program Brochure |
The Healthy Homes program provides homeowners and rental property owners with practical information about how to prevent health and safety hazards. Specific problems such as asthma, allergies and mold are discussed. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/hhi/HH_Brochure_Revised.pdfDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control |
Healthy Homes Website |
The Healthy Homes program provides homeowners and rental property owners with practical information about how to prevent health and safety hazards. Specific problems such as asthma, allergies and mold are discussed. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/healthyhomes/index.cfmDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control |
Healthy People 2020 |
Healthy People provides science-based, ten year national objectives for promoting health and preventing disease. URL: http://healthypeople.gov/2020/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Public Health and Science |
Healthy Youth |
This Web site provides information on and links to school health strategies, research and evaluation tools, Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, evidence-based guidelines for school health programs, and adolescent and school health program resources and tools. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouthDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Healthy Youth - Childhood Obesity |
The prevalence of overweight among children aged 6 to 11 more than doubled in the past 20 years, going from 7% in 1980 to 18.8% in 2004. The rate among adolescents aged 12 to 19 more than tripled, increasing from 5% to 17.1%. This fact sheet provides information about the problem of overweight in children. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/overweight/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Healthy Youth - Evaluation |
CDC's Division of Adolescent and School Health provides evaluation technical assistance to Funded Partners through a variety of evaluation resources and tools. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/Evaluation/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Healthy Youth - Nutrition |
Fact sheet about nutrition and the health of young people. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/nutrition/facts.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Healthy Youth Mental Health |
This CDC website provides information on youth mental health, including information on school policies and programs to support youth mental health. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/mentalhealth/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Helping Students Prepare for Employment |
Released by the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) and the PACER Center, and featured on Disability.gov, the report, “Preparing for Employment: On the Home Front,” illustrates how parents can help prepare their children for employment. URL: http://www.ncset.org/publications/parent/NCSETParent_Mar06.pdfDepartments: Multiple Federal Partners |
HHS Data Council Gateway to Data and Statistics |
The Gateway brings together key health and human services data and statistics. It is designed to complement other government resources such as FirstGov and FedStats. The Gateway covers federal, state and local government sponsored information. URL: http://aspe.hhs.gov/datacncl/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention |
The Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse & Violence Prevention is designed to help college and community leaders develop, implement, and evaluate programs and policies to reduce student problems related to alcohol and other drug use and interpersonal violence. URL: http://www.higheredcenter.orgDepartments: Department of Education |
Homelessness Resource Center |
The Homelessness Resource Center is an interactive community of providers, consumers, policymakers, researchers, and public agencies at federal, state, and local levels. URL: http://www.nrchmi.samhsa.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Hotline Numbers Every Youth Should Have |
The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth (NCFY) published this short list of hotline numbers that every youth should have, especially youth dealing with homelessness. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2011/12/resources-for-runawaysDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
How Access to Technology Benefits Children |
This site includes a report, created by the Department of Commerce, which contains 11 stories about people who are working hard to ensure technology will enhance the lives of children. URL: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/report/1999/how-access-benefits-children-connecting-our-kids-world-informationDepartments: Department of Commerce Agencies/Offices: National Telecommunications and Information Administration |
How Americans Are Expanding Their Use of the Internet (2001) Chapter 5: How Young People Have Embraced Computers and the Internet |
A report by the U.S. Department of Commerce: Children and young adults have embraced new information technologies in large numbers. More than any other age group, these younger age groups use computers and the Internet widely for many of their daily activities. URL: http://www.ntia.doc.gov/legacy/ntiahome/dn/html/Chapter5.htmDepartments: Department of Commerce Agencies/Offices: National Telecommunications and Information Administration |
How the Supreme Court Ruling on Health Care will Affect Coverage for Young Adults |
Under the Affordable Care Act, young people under the age of 26 can now be insured as dependents on their parents’ health insurance. Learn more about how young adults will be affected by the Affordable Care Act by reading this fact sheet. URL: http://www.healthcare.gov/news/factsheets/2011/08/young-adults.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
HUD Strategic Plan FY 2010 -2015 |
This document lays out the strategic goals and implementation plan for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cfo/reports/hud_strat_plan_2006-2011.pdfDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development |
IDEA Partnership |
The IDEA Partnership reflects the collaborative work of more than 50 national organizations, technical assistance providers, and organizations and agencies at state and local level. Together with the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), the Partner Organizations form a community with the potential to transform the way we work and improve outcomes for students and youth with disabilities. URL: http://www.ideapartnership.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Identifying and Selecting Evidence-Based Interventions Revised Guidance Document for the Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant Program |
The purpose of this guidance is to assist State and community planners in applying the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Strategic Prevention Framework to identify and select evidence-based interventions that address local needs and reduce substance abuse problems. URL: http://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SMA09-4205/SMA09-4205.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Identifying Mental Health and Substance Use Problems of Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Child-Serving Organizations |
This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration provides guidance and tools for early identification of mental health or substance use problems in children and youth in various settings. URL: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/SMA12-4670Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Impact in Place: A Progress Report on the Department of Education’s Place-Based Strategy |
The Department of Education's report, “Impact in Place: A Progress Report on the Department of Education’s Place-Based Strategy,” illustrates the Department’s recent adoption of a “place-based” approach, an approach that helps the government better support communities’ responses to challenges by developing solutions that tackle multiple problems. The report, which lays out six key elements for the development of a place-based strategy and examples of implementation, shows that this place-based approach better targets the specific needs of individuals and populations and also improves the impact of investments. URL: http://www.ed.gov/blog/2012/06/impact-in-place-ed-releases-report-on-place-based-strategy/ |
Implementation of the Intensive Community-Based Aftercare Program |
This Bulletin provides an overview of the Intensive Aftercare Program model and describes its implementation over the first 3 years by participating sites in Colorado, Nevada, New Jersey, and Virginia. The Bulletin also assesses the extent to which the implementation has been successful and identifies the factors that facilitate implementation and those that impede it. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/181464.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Improving Literacy Skills of Juvenile Detainees |
This bulletin describes innovative, phonics-based programs that have proven successful in combating functional illiteracy and its adverse aftermath within our juvenile corrections system. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/lit.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Improving Measures of Postsecondary Student Success |
The Department of Education's “Action Plan for Improving Measures of Postsecondary Student Success,” takes steps to change the current measures of student success in postsecondary education. This document was developed in response to the Department’s finding that current federal data on graduation rates is incomplete and does not convey the full picture of student outcomes at two-year institutions. URL: http://www.ed.gov/edblogs/ous/files/2012/03/Action-Plan-for-Improving-Measures-of-Postsecondary-Student-Success-FINAL2.pdfDepartments: Department of Education |
Improving the Health of Adolescents and Young Adults: A Guide for States and Communities |
This guidance document, developed in collaboration with the National Initiative to Improve Adolescent Health, is designed to help guide state and local agencies and organizations through public health processes that address important adolescent health and safety issues URL: http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED493428.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Indian and Native American Summer Youth Employment Initiatives and the 2009 Recovery Act |
This report from the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration describes the creation of the Indian and Native American Summer Youth Employment Initiative and how grantees used their Recovery Act funds to implement programs. URL: http://wdr.doleta.gov/research/keyword.cfmDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2011 |
The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics and the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Statistics' report, “Indicators of School Crime and Safety, 2011,” examines crimes occurring in school and presents data on school safety. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Institute of Education Sciences |
Information on Individualized Learning Plans |
The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability, which is supported by the Department of Labor, features information on its website that answers the question, “What is an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP)?” Readers can learn when an ILP is used, what information it contains, and how students can use ILPs to map interests and goals as they relate to future education and employment opportunities. URL: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ilpDepartments: Department of Labor |
Injury and Violence Prevention and Control |
Information from the CDC on the topics of injury and violence prevention, including topic areas, publications, and other resources. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/injury/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
InsureKidsNow.gov |
Find state-specific information about health insurance coverage URL: http://www.InsureKidsNow.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services |
Integrating evidence-based practices into CBCAP programs: A tool for critical discussions. |
The “Discussion Tool” was produced by FRIENDS to help State Lead Agencies work with their funded programs to facilitate appropriate conversations when considering implementing evidence-based or evidence-informed programs and practices. URL: http://friendsnrc.org/cbcap-priority-areas/evidence-base-practice-in-cbcap/integrating-evidence-based-practice-resourcesDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Intensive Aftercare for High-Risk Juveniles: A Community Care Model |
This summary reports the interim results of OJJDP's research and development initiative to assess, test, and disseminate information on intensive aftercare program models that are theory driven and based on risk assessment. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/juvcc.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Intensive Parole Model for High-Risk Juvenile Offenders |
This report discusses results from Washington state's adoption of OJJDP's Intensive Aftercare Program regarding recidivism as well as steps for moving forward. URL: http://www.dshs.wa.gov/pdf/main/legrep/Leg1208/IntensiveParoleModelforHigh-RiskJuvOffenders.pdfDepartments: Washington State Department of Social and Health Services |
Interagency Council on Homelessness |
The Interagency Council on Homelessness works to coordinate the Federal response to homelessness and to create a national partnership at every level of government and with the private sector to reduce and end homelessness in the nation while maximizing the effectiveness of the Federal Government in contributing to the end of homelessness. URL: http://www.usich.gov/Departments: Federal Collaboration |
Interim Report for the Department of Labor Youth Offender Demonstration Project: Process Evaluation |
The U.S. Departments of Labor and Justice funded 14 local demonstration projects designed to assist youth at risk of criminal involvement, youth offenders, and gang members ages 14 through 24 into long-term employment . This process evaluation provides an interim assessment of the implementation process undertaken by each project and determines the extent to which each was effective in building upon existing programs and systems to serve targeted youth. URL: http://wdr.doleta.gov/opr/fulltext/01-youthoffender.pdfDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Policy and Research |
Internet Safety |
This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology, includes a consolidated list of federal links providing information on internet safety for children and youth. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/os/technology/safety.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Educational Technology |
Interview with Director of the Union City Sustained Youth Development Project |
In this podcast from the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, Karl Kallgren, director of the Union City Sustained Youth Development Project, discusses the youth program that has helped teen pregnancy rates drop by 20 percent in a rural Pennsylvania community. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/podcasts/2011/12/karl-kallgrenDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Introduction to Program Evaluation for Public Health Programs |
This document is a "how to" guide for planning and implementing evaluation activities. The manual is based on CDC's Framework for Program Evaluation in Public Health, and is intended to assist state, local, and community managers and staff of public health programs in planning, designing, implementing, and using the results of comprehensive evaluations in a practical way. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr4811a1.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Job Corps |
Job Corps is the nation's largest career technical training and education program for students ages 16 through 24. URL: http://www.jobcorps.govDepartments: Department of Labor |
Juvenile Correctional Education: A Time for Change |
This bulletin discusses the latest and most effective practices in juvenile correctional education. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/juved.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Court Statistics 2009 |
The National Center for Juvenile Justice published this report, which profiles more than 1.5 million delinquency cases and more than 140,000 status offense cases processed by courts with juvenile jurisdiction in 2009 and tracks trends in delinquency and petitioned status offense cases over several decades. URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/enews/12juvjust/120807.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice |
Juvenile Justice Bulletin: Gang Prevention |
This bulletin presents research on why youth join gangs and how a community can build gang prevention and intervention services. URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/231116.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Justice Bulletin: Juvenile Transfer Laws |
This bulletin provides an overview of research on the deterrent effects of transferring youth from juvenile to criminal courts, focusing on large-scale comprehensive OJJDP-funded studies on the effect of transfer laws on recidivism. URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/220595.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Justice Evaluation Center |
This is a website tool designed to assist juvenile justice practitioners, policymakers, and state agency administrators with the assessment and evaluation of programs and initiatives URL: http://www.jrsa.org/programs/njjec.htmDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Justice Journal, Vol. VII, No. 1 (Mental Health Issue) |
This issue discusses incarcerated youth with mental health issues, including challenges and solutions. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/178256.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Justice Resources |
These resources, published by the Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health, funded by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, aim to help communities meet the mental and behavioral health needs of youth in the juvenile justice system. URL: http://www.tapartnership.org/content/juvenileJustice/resourceSeries.phpDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Juvenile Mentoring Program: 1998 Report to Congress |
This 1998 Report to Congress describes the initial stages of OJJDP's ongoing evaluation of the 93 projects funded under the Juvenile Mentoring Program and includes its preliminary findings. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/173424/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Juvenile Mentoring Program: A Progress Review |
This Bulletin lists the parameters under which the current 164 JUMP projects operate and describes the scope and methodology of the Juvenile Mentoring Program's ongoing national evaluation. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/182209.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Keep in Touch |
Young people offer advice on staying connected and living independently URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/multimedia/keep-in-touch/english.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Kids.gov |
Kids.gov is the official kids' portal for the U.S. government. It links to over 2,000 web pages from government agencies, schools, and educational organizations, all geared to the learning level and interest of kids. URL: http://www.kids.govDepartments: Multiple Federal Partners |
LaAntiDroga.com |
This website created by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, contains Spanish-language resources with tips on how to talk to teens about drugs, and information on the consequences of drug use. URL: http://www.laantidroga.com/Departments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Latest Product Recalls |
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products. You can find information on over 5,000 product recalls and recall alerts on the CPSC website. URL: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.htmlDepartments: Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Learn and Serve America |
Learn and Serve America supports and encourages service-learning throughout the United States, and enables over one million students to make meaningful contributions to their community while building their academic and civic skills. By engaging our nation's young people in service-learning, Learn and Serve America instills an ethic of lifelong community service URL: http://www.learnandserve.govDepartments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Learn More About Positive Youth Development |
This tip sheet describes tips for integrating positive youth development into the services you provide to youth and families. It also provides resources on positive youth development and provides tips on increasing youth involvement and participation in RHY programs. URL: http://rhyttac.ou.edu/images/stories/pyd.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families, Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Learning from the Field: Listening Tour of Programs Serving Youth who are LGBTQI2-S and Experiencing Homelessness |
SAMHSA, through its Homelessness Resource Center (HRC), convened an Expert Panel on February 4, 2010 to better understand the needs of youth who are experiencing homelessness and identify as LGBTQI2-S. URL: http://homeless.samhsa.gov/ResourceFiles/lgbt_listening_tour_report_v.3.6.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Lessons from a State Intermediary |
Stephanie Fanjul discusses lessons from a state intermediary at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Let's Move |
Join America's move to raise a healthier generation of kids. Learn the facts about raising healthier kids through physical activity and nutrition. URL: http://www.LetsMove.govDepartments: Federal Collaboration |
Make a Friend-Be a Peer Mentor |
This Bulletin explains to youth how peer mentoring works, how to become a peer mentor, and how to create and maintain a strong peer mentor network. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/171691.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Making Healthy Choices: A Guide on Psychotropic Medications for Youth in Foster Care |
This resource from the Children’s Bureau provides information to youth in foster care on psychotropic medication, and the role they can have in their overall health care, as well as alternate approaches to treatment. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/psychmedyouthguide.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Maternal and Child Health Library |
The MCH Library is a virtual guide to MCH information. It offers a combination of MCH information compiled by library staff and pathways to the best MCH information available on other Web sites, from organizations, and in libraries. URL: http://www.mchlibrary.info/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Health Resources and Services Administration |
Measuring Bullying Victimization, Perpetration, and Bystander Experiences: A Compendium of Assessment Tools |
This document provides researchers, prevention specialists, and health educators with tools to measure a range of bullying experiences: bully perpetration, bully victimization, bully-victim experiences, and bystander experiences. Some researchers continue to examine the risk and protective factors associated with bullying experiences. Others are working to design, implement, and evaluate bully prevention interventions aimed at reducing bully victimization and perpetration, as well as increasing prosocial bystander involvement in bullying situations. The ability to measure bullying experiences broadly and completely is crucial to the success of these activities. This document represents a starting point from which researchers can consider a set of psychometrically sound measures for assessing self-reported incidence and prevalence of a variety of bullying experiences. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pub/measuring_bullying.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Measuring Violence-related Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors among Youths: A Compendium of Assessment Tools |
This compendium provides research and prevention specialists with a set of tools to evaluate programs to prevent youth violence. The compendium includes more than 100 measures, mostly focused on individuals' violence-related attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/pub-res/measure.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Media-Smart Youth |
Media-Smart Youth: Eat, Think, and Be Active! is an interactive after-school education program for young people ages 11 to 13. It is designed to help teach them about the complex media world around them, and how it can affect their health--especially in the areas of nutrition and physical activity. URL: http://www.nichd.nih.gov/msyDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
Meeting the Needs of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth |
The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth released a Q&A with Shannon Minter, legal director at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, featuring tips for working specifically with transgender and gender non-conforming youth. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/01/transgender-gender-non-conformingDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Mentoring-A Proven Delinquency Prevention Strategy |
This Bulletin discusses federally-supported mentoring intiatives, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, and how mentoring has changed in response to evaluations. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/164834.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Methamphetamine Resources |
The Federal government's central Web site for information and resources related to methamphetamine. The site was developed to assist policy makers, law enforcement, educators, health care professionals, and others who are working to reduce meth production, trafficking, and abuse. The site features a listserv to promote information sharing and interactive communication with professionals across the Nation. URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/meth-introDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Military Homefront |
MilitaryHOMEFRONT is the Department of Defense website for official Military Community and Family Policy (MC&FP) program information, policy and guidance designed to help troops and their families, leaders, and service providers. Whether you live the military lifestyle or support those who do, you'll find what you need! URL: http://www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/Departments: Department of Defense Agencies/Offices: Military Community and Family Policy |
Military Youth on the Move |
This site helps military youth cope with a deployment or move. URL: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/fDepartments: Department of Defense Agencies/Offices: Office of Military Community and Family Policy |
MilitaryKidsConnect.org |
This Department of Defense-sponsored website features content for children, tweens, and teens of military families. The site provides an online community that allows these young people to support one another while learning coping and resilience-building skills. URL: https://www.militarykidsconnect.org/Departments: Department of Defense |
MindYourOwnBiz.org |
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) and Junior Achievement partnered to launch MindYourOwnBiz.org for students interested in business. The site offers training material, tips, videos, profiles of student business stories and more. SBA and Junior Achievement provide tools for young entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into business ventures URL: http://www.mindyourownbiz.orgDepartments: Small Business Administration |
Mobile Apps for Kids: Current Privacy Disclosures Are Disapointing |
This report by the Federal Trade Commission, “Mobile Apps for Kids: Current Privacy Disclosures Are Disappointing,” reveals that mobile app developers and distributors are not providing information around what data is being collected when children use apps, and how this data is shared. URL: http://www.ftc.gov/os/2012/02/120216mobile_apps_kids.pdfDepartments: Federal Trade Commission |
Mobilizing Communities To Prevent Juvenile Crime |
This Bulletin provides promising prevention approaches, summarizes the risk factors challenging youth, features effective prevention programs supported by OJJDP, and describes planning, training, and technical assistance opportunities available through OJJDP's Community Prevention Grants. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/165928.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Model Programs Guide |
The MPG is designed to assist practitioners and communities in implementing evidence-based prevention and intervention programs that can make a difference in the lives of children and communities. The MPG database of evidence-based programs covers the entire continuum of youth services from prevention through sanctions to reentry. The MPG is a tool that offers a database of scientifically-proven programs that address a range of issues, including substance abuse, mental health, and education programs. URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/mpg/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Multi-stakeholder Community Inventory Modules |
This 59-page tool is designed to help communities engage diverse stakeholders to develop and implement a communitywide vision for improving health care quality and managing costs. Within each of 8 modules (Collaborative leadership, Public at-large engagement, Quality and efficiency measurement, Public reporting, Provider incentives, Consumer incentives, Strategy for improving quality, and Health information technology and exchange), this tool describes in detail why, when, how, and who to contact as relevant stakeholders. URL: http://www.ahrq.gov/qual/value/cimodules.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Multicultural Implications of Restorative Justice: Potential Pitfalls and Dangers |
This document examines concerns practitioners of restorative justice must keep in mind when working with people from different cultures. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/reports/restorative_justice/restorative_justice_ascii_pdf/ncj176348.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Victims of Crime |
Museums and Libraries: Engaging America's Youth |
This initiative shines a spotlight on the role libraries and museums play in bringing about positive change in the lives of young people. These new tools will help libraries and museums do it better. URL: http://www.imls.gov/about/youth.aspxAgencies/Offices: Institute of Museum and Library Services |
Mymoney.gov |
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. URL: http://www.mymoney.gov/Departments: Department of the Treasury Agencies/Offices: Office of Financial Education |
MySkillsMyFuture |
This resource for adults and youth helps laid-off workers and other career changers find new occupations to explore. Users can identify occupations that require skills and knowledge similar to their current or previous job, learn more about these suggested matches, locate local training programs, and/or apply for jobs. URL: http://www.MySkillsMyFuture.comDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
National 4-H Headquarters |
National 4-H Headquarters, United States Department of Agriculture. 4-H is the largest youth organization in the United States for children and youth ages 5 to 19. Visit the Cooperative Extension Office near you to find a 4-H program in your community URL: http://www.national4-hheadquarters.govDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
National Academies Board on Children, Youth, and Families |
The Board on Children, Youth, and Families (BCYF) addresses a variety of policy-relevant issues related to the health and development of children, youth, and families. It does so by convening experts to weigh in on matters from the perspective of the behavioral, social, and health sciences. URL: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/bocyf/index.htmlDepartments: National Academies |
National and Community Service Resource Center |
The Resource Center, administered by ETR Associates, is the knowledge management training and technical assistance provider to the Corporation for National and Community Service. It connects service programs with targeted training and information. URL: http://www.nationalserviceresources.org/Departments: Office of the Inspector General Agencies/Offices: Corporation for National and Community Service |
National Center for Health Statistics |
As the Nation's principal health statistics agency, this site compiles statistical information to guide actions and policies to improve the health of our people. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Center for Homeless Education |
NCHE is the U.S. Department of Education's technical assistance and information center in the area of homeless education. URL: http://center.serve.org/nche/Departments: Department of Education |
National Center for Safe Routes to School |
The National Center for Safe Routes to School assists states and communities in enabling and encouraging children to safely walk and bicycle to school. The National Center serves as the information clearinghouse for the federal Safe Routes to School program. The organization also provides technical support and resources and coordinates online registration efforts for U.S. Walk to School Day and facilitates worldwide promotion and participation. URL: http://www.saferoutesinfo.org/index.phpDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: Federal Highway Administration |
National Center on Accessible Instruction Materials |
The AIM Center serves as a resource for stakeholders, including state- and district-level educators, parents, publishers, conversion houses, accessible media producers, and others interested in learning more about and implementing AIM and NIMAS. URL: http://aim.cast.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition |
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successful futures. URL: http://www.ncset.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Center to Improve Practice |
NCIP works to promote the effective use of technology to enhance educational outcomes for students with sensory, cognitive, physical and social/emotional disabilities. URL: http://www2.edc.org/NCIP/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Child Welfare Resource Center for Tribes |
The National Resource Center for Tribes will join the Children's Bureau's Child Welfare Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Network which is designed to improve child welfare systems and to support States and Tribes in achieving sustainable, systemic change that results in greater safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families. URL: http://www.nrc4tribes.org/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
National Children's Center for Rural and Agricultural Health and Safety |
This Center strives to enhance the health and safety of all children exposed to hazards associated with agricultural work and rural environments. The Center is funded by HHS/CDC/NIOSH and the Maternal and Child Health Bureau within HHS/Health Resources Services Administration URL: http://www.marshfieldclinic.org/NCCRAHS/Departments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: HRSA/Maternal & Child Health Bureau, Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth (NCFY) |
NCFY is a free information service for Community, organizations, and individuals interested in developing new and effective strategies for supporting young people and their families. Their website includes youth development resources, funding announcements for FYSB's programs, free publications, and a calendar of conferences and trainings. URL: http://www.ncfy.comDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability |
NCWD/Youth is your source for information about employment and youth with disabilities. Our partners - experts in disability, education, employment, and workforce development - strive to ensure you will be provided with the highest quality, most relevant information available. URL: http://www.ncwd-youth.infoDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Disability Employment Policy |
National Community Anti-Drug Institute Primer Series |
These primers are aimed at providing guidelines for coalitions navigating the HHS/SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF). Each primer is designed to stand alone and work with the others in the series. While they primarily focus on the planning process on SAMHSA's SPF, the steps can be applied by any community coalition. URL: http://www.cadca.org/resources/series/PrimersDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness |
The National Consortium on Deaf-Blindness (NCDB) is a national technical assistance and dissemination center for children and youth who are deaf-blind. URL: http://www.nationaldb.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Criminal Justice Reference Service |
Established in 1972, the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Justice Programs |
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities |
We serve the nation as a central source of information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth. Here, you'll also find easy-to-read information on IDEA, the law authorizing early intervention services and special education. URL: http://nichcy.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities |
The National Dropout Prevention Center for Students with Disabilities (NDPC-SD) supports the national implementation of provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to provide successful school outcomes for students with disabilities. NDPC-SD supports states in assisting local education agencies to increase school completion rates and decrease dropout rates among students with disabilities. URL: http://www.ndpc-sd.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Financial Capability Challenge |
The Challenge is an initiative designed to engage educators in the teaching of personal finance and to increase the financial knowledge and capability of high school aged youth so they can take control of their financial futures. URL: http://www.challenge.treas.gov/Departments: Department of the Treasury |
National Fruit and Vegetable Program |
The National Fruit & Vegetable Program is a public private partnership. It is a confederation of government, not-for-profit groups and industry groups working collaboratively and synergistically to increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables for improved public health. URL: http://www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Girls Institute |
Created by the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the National Girls Institute website functions as a resource to help meet the needs of agencies and organizations that serve at-risk and delinquent girls, as well as the girls themselves. Users can request training and technical assistance and access information about best practices, tools, research, and events. URL: http://www.nationalgirlsinstitute.org/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
National Guard Youth Challenge Program |
The mission of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of at-risk youth to produce program graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline necessary to succeed as adults. URL: http://www.ngycp.org/site/Departments: Department of Defense Agencies/Offices: Reserve Affairs |
National Guideline Clearinghouse |
The NGC mission is to provide physicians and other health professionals, health care providers, health plans, integrated delivery systems, purchasers, and others an accessible mechanism for obtaining objective, detailed information on clinical practice guidelines and to further their dissemination, implementation, and use URL: http://www.guideline.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was established by the Highway Safety Act of 1970 to carry out safety programs previously administered by the National Highway Safety Bureau. Learn more about driving and vehicle safety, research in the area, and laws and regulations. URL: http://www.nhtsa.gov/AboutDepartments: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
National Immunization Program |
This site acts as the central source of information on vaccines and immunizations for Center for Disease Control and Prevention. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) advances knowledge for agriculture, the environment, human health and well-being, and communities by supporting research, education, and extension programs in the Land-Grant University System and other partner organizations. NIFA replaced the former Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES), which had been in existence since 1994. URL: http://www.nifa.usda.govDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Agriculture |
National Institute of Justice |
NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice and is dedicated to researching crime control and justice issues. NIJ provides objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the state and local levels. URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Justice |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism |
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism was established to support and promote the best science on alcohol and health for the benefit of all by increasing the understanding of normal and abnormal biological functions and behavior relating to alcohol use, improving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of alcohol use disorders, and enhancing quality health care. URL: http://www.niaaa.nih.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
National Institute on Drug Abuse |
This resource lists behavioral therapies shown to be effective in addressing substance abuse. URL: http://www.drugabuse.gov/podat/Evidence2.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
National Institute on Drug Abuse - for Parents and Teachers |
This website contains links to fact sheets on what parents need to know about marijuana and nicotine, as well as free science-based educational materials developed by NIDA. These materials were developed specifically for parents & teachers URL: http://www.drugabuse.gov/parent-teacher.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
National Institutes of Health |
National Institutes of Health is the nation's medical research agency-making important discoveries that improve health and save lives. URL: http://www.nih.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
National Intertribal Youth Summit Video |
View the video that includes the highlights from the week-long 2011 National Intertribal Youth Summit (NIYS), held last July in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This event was attended by more than 160 youth representing nearly 50 tribes. URL: http://www.justice.gov/tribal/videos.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice |
National Network for Child Care |
NNCC unites the expertise of many of the nation's leading universities through the outreach system of Cooperative Extension. Our goal is to share knowledge about children and child care from the vast resources of the land grant universities with parents, professionals, practitioners, and the general public. URL: http://www.nncc.org/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Food and Agriculture |
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Volunteers |
Volunteers play an integral role in supporting the environmental stewardship conducted every day by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Across the United states and its coastal waters, opportunities exist for volunteers to take part in research, observation and educational roles that benefit science, our citizens and our planet. URL: http://www.volunteer.noaa.gov/Departments: Department of Commerce Agencies/Offices: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
National Post-School Outcomes Center |
The Center assists SEAs to develop and implement rigorous and practical post-school outcome data systems to track the early adult experiences of youth who had IEPs while in high school. It also helps states collect, analyze, and use post-school outcome data to improve the quality of secondary and transition programs for youth with disabilities. URL: http://www.psocenter.orgDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Registry of Effective Programs & Practices |
NREPP is a voluntary rating and classification system for mental health and substance abuse prevention and treatment interventions - a system designed to categorize and disseminate information about programs and practices that meet established evidentiary criteria. NREPP began in 1998 as the National Registry of Effective Prevention Programs within the Center for Substance Abuse Prevention (CSAP). Beginning in 2004, SAMHSA began expanding the NREPP to include reviews of interventions in other SAMHSA domains of substance abuse treatment, and mental health promotion and treatment. SAMHSA will launch the expanded NREPP by March 2007. The NREPP will feature a new web site that emphasizes comprehensive, transparent, and searchable information - as well as ratings - on an array of interventions to prevent and/or treat mental and substance use disorders. URL: http://nrepp.samhsa.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
National Resource Center for Youth Development |
NRCYD's overall goal is to build the capacity of States and Tribes to provide high-quality services to their youth in out of home placements, former foster youth and other youth in at-risk situations. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) |
The National Runaway Switchboard is a national communications system that assists youth who have run away or are considering running away and their families. With its database of more than 17,000 resources, NRS links youth and families across the country to shelters, counseling, medical assistance, and other vital services. In addition, NRS works to prevent youth from running away. By helping youth and adults resolve problems constructively, staff and volunteers diffuse escalating tensions, promote dialogue and reduce youths' desire to run away. URL: http://www.1800runaway.org/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center |
The Center 1) Assists states with collecting, reporting, and using Indicator 13 data to improve transition services 2) Generates knowledge of evidence-based secondary transition practices 3) Builds state capacity to implement evidence-based secondary transition practices 4) Disseminates information regarding evidence-based secondary transition practices URL: http://www.nsttac.orgDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center |
The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center (NSTTAC) helps states build capacity to support and improve transition planning, services, and outcomes for youth with disabilities and disseminates information and provides technical assistance on scientifically-based research practices with an emphasis on building and sustaining state-level infrastructures of support and district-level demonstrations of effective transition methods for youth with disabilities. URL: http://www.nsttac.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse |
The National Service-Learning Clearinghouse (NSLC) supports the service-learning community in higher education, kindergarten through grade twelve, community-based organizations, tribal programs, and all others interested in strengthening schools and communities using service-learning. URL: http://www.servicelearning.org/Departments: Office of the Inspector General Agencies/Offices: Corporation for National and Community Service |
National Strategy to Prevent Youth Violence |
Youth violence can be prevented. This strategy provides a framework for action. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/PreventYouthViolence-a.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health |
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health serves as a national resource to support and strengthen the capacity of states, territories, tribes and communities to transform their mental health systems to meet the diverse and complex needs of children and adolescents with or at risk for serious emotional disturbances and their families. URL: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/programs/ta_center/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health |
The National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health (NTAC) has taken a leadership role in addressing the mental health needs of children, youth and their families at the policy, research, training/consultation and direct service levels. URL: http://gucchd.georgetown.edu/67211.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline |
The National Dating Abuse Helpline is the direct service provider behind loveisrespect.org, operating the 24/7 text, phone, and live chat services. The texting function of the Helpline allows for users to text the Helpline advocates 24 hours a day, seven days a week about anything ranging from questions about healthy dating to raising red flags about relationships. The Helpline’s peer advocates serve thousands of teens and young adults through the 24/7 phone service. Users call 1-866-331-9474 to be connected with an advocate who is trained to offer education, support and advocacy to those involved in dating abuse relationships as well as concerned friends, siblings, parents, teachers, law enforcement members and service providers. The live chat (IM-style) of the Helpline is another way for users to contact a peer advocate. They receive the same one-on-one, real-time, confidential information from a trained peer advocate as they do if they contact loveisrespect.org by text and phone. URL: http://www.loveisrespect.orgDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Violence Against Women |
National Training and Technical Assistance Center - Juvenile Justice Programs |
This resource provides technical assistance to practitioners to help them adopt evidence-based practices to address juvenile justice and juvenile delinquency issues. URL: http://www.nttac.orgDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) |
NVDRS collects data on violent deaths from a variety of sources, including death certificates, police reports, medical examiner and coroner reports, and crime laboratories. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/NVDRS/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Agencies/Offices: Office of Violence Against Women |
National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign |
This site provides resources and links for the National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign partners, community groups, and the media. The site allows people to view Media Campaign television, print, radio, and banner ads. URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp/anti-drug-media-campaignDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
National Youth Gang Center |
National Youth Gang Center assists policymakers, practitioners, and researchers in the development and implementation of effective, community-based gang prevention, intervention, and suppression strategies URL: http://www.iir.com/nygcDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
National Youth in Transition Database |
The National Youth in Transition Database (NYTD) will collect case-level information on youth in care including the services paid for or provided by the State agencies that administer the Chafee Foster Care Independence Program (CFCIP), as well as the outcome information on youth who are in or who have aged out of foster care. URL: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/cb/systems/nytd/about_nytd.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
NCTSN Knowledge Bank |
This online database provides access and referral to members and resources across a range of classifications such as child traumatic stress, co-occurring disorders, family and consumer engagement, bullying, caregiver issues, etc URL: http://kb.nctsn.org/SPT/SPT--BrowseResources.phpDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Neighborhood Networks |
HUD created Neighborhood Networks in 1995 to encourage property owners to establish multiservice community learning centers in HUD insured and assisted properties. Neighborhood Networks was one of the first federal initiatives to promote self-sufficiency and help provide computer access to low-income housing communities. Neighborhood Networks centers are alike. With support from innovative public-private partnerships, Neighborhood Networks centers sponsor a range of services and programs. Nearly all centers offer job training and educational opportunities, and many also provide programs that include access to healthcare information and microenterprise development. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/mfh/nnw/nnwaboutnn.cfmDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Nutrition Assistance Programs |
This site lists links to program information for Nutrition Assistance Programs through Food and Nutrition Service. URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fns/default.htmDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Food and Nutrition Service |
Occupational Safety & Health Administration: Young Workers |
This resource from the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety & Health Administration provides teens, educators, parents, and employers with information on young worker issues. Details about workers' rights and links to training and other educational tools, including state youth employment laws, may also be found on this site. URL: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Office of Disability Employment Policy |
The website provides information for families, professionals, and communities on transitioning youth with disabilities into training and employment opportunities. URL: http://www.dol.gov/odep/categories/youthDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Disability Employment Policy |
Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control |
In 1991, Congress established HUD's Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control to eliminate lead-based paint hazards in America's privately-owned and low-income housing. The OHHLHC provides funds to state and local governments to develop cost-effective ways to reduce lead-based paint hazards. In addition, the office enforces HUD’s lead-based paint regulations, provides public outreach and technical assistance, and conducts technical studies to help protect children and their families from health and safety hazards in the home URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/index.cfmDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control |
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) provides national leadership, coordination, and resources to prevent and respond to juvenile delinquency and victimization. URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Office of Public and Indian Housing Training and Technical Assistance |
This resource provides technical assistance to public and Indian housing authorities. URL: http://nhl.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/rhiip/training.cfmDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools |
The Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools (OSDFS) administers, coordinates, and recommends policy for improving quality and excellence of programs and activities related to youth safety and drug prevention. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osdfs/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools |
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services |
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Office of Special Education Programs |
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) supports a comprehensive array of programs and projects authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) that improve results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/osers/osep/programs.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Office of Violence Against Women |
The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, provides national leadership in developing the nation's capacity to reduce violence against women through the implementation of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). URL: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Violence Against Women |
OJJDP’s Statistical Briefing Book - 2012 |
The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has updated the “frequently asked questions” section of its Statistical Briefing Book. This section provides answers to some commonly asked questions about juvenile justice URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/ojstatbb/faqs.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
OnGuard Online |
The Federal Trade Commission manages OnGuardOnline.gov, in partnership with other federal agencies. OnGuardOnline.gov is a partner in the Stop Think Connect campaign, led by the Department of Homeland Security, and part of the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, led by the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This is an educational website, providing educators, parents, kids, and others with information on online safety. URL: http://onguardonline.gov/Departments: Federal Trade Commission |
Online College E-Kit |
The Department of Justice’s Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center developed a College e-Kit, designed to connect law enforcement, prevention advocates, campus representatives, students, and other community leaders with resources to effectively reduce underage student access to, and consumption of, alcohol. URL: http://www.udetc.org/College_eKit/index.aspDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Online Community for Children of Military Families |
MilitaryKidsConnect.org, a Department of Defense-sponsored website, features content for children, tweens, and teens of military families. The site provides an online community that allows these young people to support one another while learning coping and resilience-building skills URL: https://www.militarykidsconnect.org/Departments: Department of Defense |
Online Safety Rules for Kids |
Helping kids learn the importance of online safety is easier through this list of on-line safety rules, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. URL: http://www.fema.gov/kids/on_safety.htmDepartments: Department of Homeland Security Agencies/Offices: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Online Sexual Health Resources |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth released this list of recommended resources on sexually transmitted diseases, including information geared specifically to teens and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/04/std-resource-recsDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
PACER Center's Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA) Project |
The Technical Assistance on Transition and the Rehabilitation Act (TATRA) Project offers Parent Information and Training Programs funded by the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) a variety of services to help them achieve their goals. Individualized services for each center are identified in technical assistance plans on an annual basis. URL: http://www.pacer.org/tatraDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Rehabilitation Services Administration |
Part 2 - 2009-10 Civil Rights Data Collection |
Part 2 of the 2009-10 Civil Rights Data Collection identifies inequalities in schools and suggests solutions to close the educational achievement gap in America. URL: http://ocrdata.ed.gov/Departments: Department of Education |
Passport in Time |
Passport in Time (PIT) is a volunteer archaeology and historic preservation program of the USDA Forest Service (FS). PIT volunteers work with professional FS archaeologists and historians on national forests throughout the U.S. on such diverse activities as archaeological survey and excavation, rock art restoration, survey, archival research, historic structure restoration, oral history gathering, and analysis and curation of artifacts. FS professional staff of archaeologists and historians serve as hosts, guides, and co-workers. URL: http://www.passportintime.comDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Forest Service |
PEPNet: Connecting Juvenile Offenders to Education and Employment |
This factsheet discusses the process and criteria behind PEPnet, a practice-based system that identifies and promotes effective youth development and employment programs and maintains an extensive database resource. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200129.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Performance Measures Resources |
This is a one-stop resource for applicants and grantees which offers the ability to review the significance of performance measures in light of relevant federal legislation; assist applicants in developing a logic modelthat sets goals and objectives for their program; helps applicants select appropriate performance measures and identify pertinent data sources for performance reporting; and enables grantees to report their performance measures online. URL: http://ojjdp.gov/grantees/pm/Departments: Department of Justice, Departments: Office of National Drug Control Policy Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Playground Injuries Fact Sheet |
Fact sheet about playground injuries in the United States. Includes an overview, occurrence, and cost information. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/HomeandRecreationalSafety/Playground-Injuries/playgroundinjuries-factsheet.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Playground Safety Publications |
Publications from the CPSC regarding safety hazards and issues of various types of playground equipment. URL: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/playpubs.htmlDepartments: Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Podcast: Teen Pregnancy Prevention for LGBTQ Youth |
In a podcast featured in the latest update from the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, Bryan Samuels, commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, and Andrew Barnett, executive director of the Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League, discuss the need to include lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth in teen pregnancy prevention efforts. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/podcasts/2012/05/lgbt-tppDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Podcast: Victims of Sex Trafficking |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth produced a podcast featuring a Miami street outreach worker, who specializes in helping victims of sex trafficking, discussing how to approach and help sexually exploited youth. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/podcasts/2012/05/sandy-skelaneyDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Preserve America Stewards |
Preserve America Stewards is a designation program that recognizes organizations and agencies for volunteer programs that help care for our historic heritage. Preserve America Stewards run programs that 1) provide volunteers with opportunities to contribute in direct and tangible ways to the preservation of historic properties; 2) address an otherwise unfilled need in heritage preservation through the use of volunteers; and 3) are innovative in areas such as youth involvement, volunteer training, public education, and public/private partnerships. URL: http://www.preserveamerica.gov/stewards.htmlDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Advisory Council on Historic Preservation |
Prevalence of Obesity in the United States, 2009–2010 |
This report from the Department of Health and Human Services’ Center for Disease Control and Prevention shows that 17% of children and adolescents, and one-third of adults, were obese in 2009–2010. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db82.htmDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Preventing Drug Abuse among Children and Adolescents. |
This In Brief Web edition provides highlights from the Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition booklet. It presents the updated prevention principles, an overview of program planning, and critical first steps for those learning about prevention. URL: http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/preventing-drug-abuse-among-children-adolescentsDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
Preventing Mental, Emotional, and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People |
Committee reviews research, highlights advances and challenges, examines research within a developmental framework, reviews federal efforts, and recommends areas for emphasis for future programs and research. URL: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.phpDepartments: National Academies |
Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration released, “Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High Schools,” which represents the best available evidence on preventing suicide among high school students. The toolkit contains recommended steps and accompanying tools to help schools create and implement strategies and programs that promote behavioral health and prevent suicide. URL: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Preventing-Suicide-A-Toolkit-for-High-Schools/SMA12-4669Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults |
The Surgeon General's report, “Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults,” summarizes the latest findings on tobacco use among youth and young adults, including the causes and the solutions. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/data_statistics/sgr/2012/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Prevention Pathways |
Prevention Pathways offer prevention courses that are free to the public. Some courses are meant for professionals and have continuing education credits available. Other courses are designed to provide helpful information to members of the general public interested in prevention topics. URL: http://pathwayscourses.samhsa.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Principal Considerations in Selecting Evidence Based Programs |
Philip Uninsky discusses principal considerations in selecting evidence based programs at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Problem-Oriented Guides for Police |
The Problem-Oriented Guides for Police summarize knowledge about how police can reduce the harm caused by specific crime and disorder problems. They are guides to prevention and to improving the overall response to incidents, not to investigating offenses or handling specific incidents. URL: http://www.popcenter.org/problems/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services |
Program Evaluation Tip Sheets |
These are teaching tools that apply scientific and communication principles to an extension evaluation problem in the field. URL: http://www.extension.psu.edu/evaluation/titles.htmlDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Food and Agriculture |
Program Evaluation: A Variety of Rigorous Methods Can Help Identify Effective Interventions |
This GAO report describes how program evaluations can help identify effective interventions. URL: http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d1030.pdfDepartments: General Accounting Office |
Project Launch |
Project LAUNCH is a grant program of the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) which seeks to promote the wellness of young children birth to age eight. Using a public health approach, Project LAUNCH focuses on improving the systems that serve young children and address their physical, emotional, social, cognitive and behavioral growth. The goal: for all children to reach physical, social, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive milestones. URL: http://projectlaunch.promoteprevent.org/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Promise Neighborhoods |
To address the challenges faced by students living in communities of concentrated poverty, Promise Neighborhoods grantees and their partner organizations will plan to provide services from early learning to college and career, including programs to improve the health, safety, and stability of neighborhoods, and boost family engagement in student learning. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/promiseneighborhoods/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Innovation and Improvement |
Protecting Children in Cyberspace: The ICAC Task Force Program |
The ICAC Program can help State and local law enforcement agencies to develop an effective response to online enticement and child pornography cases. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/html/ojjdp/jjbul2001_12_5/contents.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Public and Indian Housing |
The role of the Office of Public and Indian Housing is to ensure safe, decent, and affordable housing; create opportunities for residents' self-sufficiency and economic independence; and assure fiscal integrity by all program participants. URL: http://portal.hud.gov/portal/page/portal/HUD/program_offices/public_indian_housingDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Public/Private Ventures' Evaluation of Faith-Based Programs |
This factsheet reports the initial findings of a demonstration project to observe faith-based organizations providing services to at-risk youth. The project hopes to foster better connections between these organizations and other institutions. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/fs200138.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Putting Positive Youth Development Into Practice: A Resource Guide |
This guide provides information about how you can put positive youth development principles into practice URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/PosYthDevel.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families, Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Q&A: Building Community Relationships |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth features a Q&A with tje executive director of a youth-serving group in which he discusses steps organizations can take to develop good relationships in the community. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/02/cofee-oasisDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Q&A: Legal Aid for Undocumented Youth |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth has published a Q&A on its website about how youth workers can help young people who have come to the United States illegally, are without a guardian, and may have found themselves in immigration court. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/02/undocumented-youthDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Q&A: Meeting the Needs of Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Youth |
The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth published this Q&A with Shannon Minter, legal director at the National Center for Lesbian Rights, featuring tips for working specifically with transgender and gender non-conforming youth. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/01/transgender-gender-non-conformingDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Race to the Top |
This funding stream supports educational success by adopting standards and assessments that prepare students to succeed in college and the workplace and to compete in the global economy; building data systems that measure student growth and success, and inform teachers and principals about how they can improve instruction; recruiting, developing, rewarding, and retaining effective teachers and principals, especially where they are needed most; and turning around our lowest-achieving schools. URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/racetothetop/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
Read.gov |
Read.gov encourages everyone to discover the world of books. URL: http://www.read.govDepartments: Library of Congress |
Ready.gov |
The Ready Campaign of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, educating and empowering Americans to prepare for emergencies. URL: http://www.ready.govDepartments: Department of Homeland Security Agencies/Offices: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Recalls and Product Safety News |
You can find information on over 5,000 product recalls and recall alerts using the various searches on this page. URL: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prerel.htmlDepartments: Consumer Product Safety Commission |
Recovery and Employment Assistance Lifelines (REALifelines) Advisor |
The REALifelines Advisor provides veterans and transitioning service members wounded and injured as a result of the War on Terrorism, and their family members, with the resources they need to successfully transition to a rewarding career. URL: http://www.dol.gov/elaws/realifelines.htmDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Compliance Assistance Policy, Agencies/Offices: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Policy |
Recovery.gov |
Recovery.gov is the U.S. Government's official website to provide easy access to data related to Recovery Act spending. URL: http://www.recovery.govDepartments: Office of Management and Budget |
Reducing Underage Drinking Distance Learning Opportunities |
The Department of Justice’s Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center offers free, web-based, foundational distance learning opportunities that present best practices and strategies for reducing underage drinking. Participants can receive a certificate upon completion. URL: http://www.udetc.org/distancelearning.htmDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Reducing Underage Students’ Alcohol Use: A Success Story for Clemson |
As profiled by the Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center, which is supported by the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, Clemson University successfully improved its alcohol policies, increased availability of alcohol-free events, and worked with community partners to reduce the frequency of underage student alcohol use. URL: http://www.udetc.org/documents/ResourceAlerts/ResourceAlert0412.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Registered Apprenticeship |
Registered Apprenticeship provides young workers with structured, on-the-job training in industries like construction, manufacturing, health care, information technology, energy, telecommunications, and more. Read success stories of people who have participated with Registered Apprenticeship and learn how it could benefit you. URL: http://www.doleta.gov/oa/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Reintegrating Juvenile Offenders Into the Community: OJJDP's Intensive Community-Based Aftercare Demonstration Program |
This factsheet details the creation and implementation of the Intensive Aftercare Program (IAP), designed to help youthful offenders. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles/fs000234.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Reintegration of ExOffenders Program |
The Department of Labor's Reintegration of Ex-Offenders (RExO) Program targets court-involved youth, young adults, and adult ex-offenders through a variety of discretionary grant awards. Organizations partner with juvenile and adult justice systems to assist in providing employment and training to this population of individuals who may find it difficult to obtain employment or training without additional assistance. Projects support a comprehensive strategy for serving youth in a local area to which many are returning from juvenile correctional or detention facilities. Both the adult and youthful offender grants serve as demonstration projects for improving communities with high rates of crime and poverty. URL: http://www.doleta.gov/RExO/eta_default.cfmDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Reintegration, Supervised Release, and Intensive Aftercare |
This Bulletin provides results from expermental analyses of the Intensive Aftercare Program in four sites. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/175715.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Replicating Evidence-Based Programs in Boys and Girls Clubs |
Ed Mishrell discusses replicating evidence based programs in Boys and Girls Clubs at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Replicating Evidence-Based Teen Pregnancy Prevention Programs: A Case Study |
Amy Margolis discusses replicating evidence based teen pregnancy prevention programs at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Research and Training Center on Family Support and Children's Mental Health |
The Center is dedicated to promoting the community integration and well-being of children, youth, and families who are affected by mental health difficulties. URL: http://www.rtc.pdx.edu/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Resident Opportunities and Self Sufficiency Program |
ROSS links public housing residents with supportive services, resident empowerment activities, and assistance in becoming economically self-sufficient URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/programs/ph/rossDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Public and Indian Housing Division |
Resources on Children's Online Privacy |
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA) requires commercial website operators to get parental consent before collecting any personal information of kids under 13. URL: http://business.ftc.gov/privacy-and-security/children%E2%80%99s-online-privacyDepartments: Federal Trade Commission |
Risk Assessment for Adolescents |
This paper discusses how risk assessment tools for adolescents are constructed and used, as well as challenges. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/191636.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Centers |
This resource provides technical assistance to runaway and homeless youth programs. URL: http://www.rhyttac.ou.eduDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Runaway and Homeless Youth Training and Technical Assistance Centers - Community of Practice |
This site is a meeting place that provides members of the RHYTTAC CoP with opportunities to participate in discussion forums, member profiles, photo gallery, file storage, and more. URL: http://rhyttac.groupsite.com/main/summaryDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Rural Development Faith-Based and Community Initiatives |
This site provides information about programs and grants that faith and community groups are eligible for within Rural Development, as well as technical assistance for interested organizations. The Rural Development Toolkit is a particularly helpful resource. URL: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/hi/Faith%20Based%20and%20Community%20Initiatives%20Programs.htmDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Rural Development |
Rural Development Funding Notices |
This site provides funding notices for Rural Development programs and grants. URL: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/RD_NOFAs.htmlDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Rural Development |
Rural Development State Offices |
This site provides contact information for Rural Development State Offices. URL: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/recd_map.htmlDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Rural Development |
Rural Information Center |
The Rural Information Center (RIC) provides services for rural communities, local officials, organizations, businesses and rural citizens working to maintain the vitality of America's rural areas. URL: http://ric.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.phpDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Agricultural Library |
Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) |
The SS/HS Initiative is a unique Federal grant-making program designed to prevent violence and substance abuse among our nation's youth, School, and communities. URL: http://www.sshs.samhsa.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Safety Hazards in Child Care Settings |
CPSC has long been concerned about hazards in the home, especially as they affect young children. Because similar hazards may be present in organized child care settings, CPSC staff conducted a national study of potential dangers in these settings to identify how to help prevent injuries and ensure greater safety for children. URL: http://www.cpsc.gov/LIBRARY/ccstudy.htmlDepartments: Consumer Product Safety Commission |
SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP) |
NREPP is a searchable online registry of more than 220 interventions supporting mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and mental health and substance abuse treatment. URL: http://www.nrepp.samhsa.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
SBA (Small Business Administration) Young Entrepreneurs |
The US Small Business Administration (SBA) offers a wealth of knowledge and resources for young entrepreneurs that want to learn more about starting or growing their own business. Learn about business mentor programs, writing business plans, finding funding for your firm, and networking with other entrepreneurs URL: http://www.sba.gov/content/young-entrepreneursDepartments: Small Business Administration |
Scaling Up Success for All |
Robert Slavin discusses scaling up Success for All at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
School Based Student Drug Testing Programs |
This is a comprehensive site offering resources, publications, research findings, best practices, and guidance on policy design and development. The site is designed to meet the needs of a range of audiences, from students and parents interested in learning more about program goals to educators and administrators involved in program management. Random student drug testing is an effective prevention tool for discouraging drug use among a very vulnerable population. It can help identify substance users early, before a drug dependency begins, as well as students with a dependency so that they may be referred to appropriate treatment. Random testing also promotes a safer, healthier learning environment. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/drugtesting/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education |
School Bus Safety |
Information and resources regarding school bus safety. URL: http://www.nhtsa.gov/School-BusesDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
School Health Index (SHI) |
Habits and practices related to health and safety are influenced by the entire school environment. Schools can use this self-assessment and planning tool to improve their health and safety policies and programs. The SHI has eight different modules including School Health and Safety Policies and Environment; Counseling, Psychological, and Social Services; and Family and Community Involvement. URL: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/shi/default.aspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
School-Located Vaccination Planning Materials and Templates |
These documents were designed to provide information for planning and conducting school-located 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccination clinics that target school-aged children enrolled in school and potentially other groups in the community. The page also includes a link to CDC's seasonal flu information. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/slv/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Seniorcorps - Foster Grandparent Program |
The Seniorcorps Foster Grandparent website offers information on becoming a foster grand parent. As a foster grandparent, you're a role model and friend. Serving at one of thousands of local organizations, you help children learn to read, provide one-on-one tutoring, and guide children at a critical time in their lives. URL: http://www.seniorcorps.gov/about/programs/fg.aspDepartments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Seven Steps to a Healthy Home |
The Healthy Homes program offers seven steps to having a healthy home, providing homeowners and rental property owners with practical information about how to prevent health and safety hazards. These steps include the importance of keeping your home pest- and contaminant-free, as well as dry, clean, well-ventilated and well-maintained. URL: http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/library/hhi/HealthyHomes7Steps.pdfDepartments: Department of Housing and Urban Development Agencies/Offices: Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control |
Severe Weather Preparation |
This site provides condition-specific information on how to prepare for different severe weather scenarios. URL: http://www.fema.gov/plan/prepare/hazard.shtmDepartments: Department of Homeland Security Agencies/Offices: Federal Emergency Management Agency |
Social Security Benefits For Children With Disabilities |
This booklet is for the parents, caregivers or representatives of children younger than age 18 who have disabilities that might make them eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. It helps these individuals decide if their child is eligible. URL: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.htmlDepartments: Social Security Administration |
Socioeconomic Mapping and Resource Topography |
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP's) Socioeconomic Mapping and Resource Topography (SMART) system is a free, Web-accessible application that communities can use to position local resources to help stop crime and delinquency. URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/222504.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace Success |
The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy released this collection of career development exercises that aim to improve the "soft skills" of young workers, including those with disabilities. URL: http://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/youth/softskills/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Office of Disability Employment Policy |
Solutions Desk |
This site provides technical assistance to state interagency collaborations working to promote successful transitions to adulthood for at-risk youth. URL: http://www.syvsd.ou.edu/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Spanish Language Resource: Abducted Children |
The Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has released a Spanish translation of a publication for youth who were abducted as children and are working towards recovery. URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/237774.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Spanish Language Resource: Siblings of Abducted Children |
This Spanish-language resource from the Department of Justice aims to help children with siblings who have been abducted. URL: http://www.ojjdp.gov/pubs/237775.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Special Education and the Juvenile Justice System |
The Bulletin summarizes the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and analyzes their relevance to the juvenile justice process-from intake and initial interview to institutional placement and secure confinement. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/179359.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Spring Break: Be Smart, Be Safe |
The State Department provides students with tips to be smart and safe as they take Spring Break vacations. Departments: Department of State |
Spring Break: Be Smart, Be Safe |
The State Department is providing students with tips to be smart and safe as they plan a spring break vacation. URL: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/ps/2012/02/183897.htmDepartments: Department of State |
Start Talking before They Start Drinking |
Parents play a crucial role in discouraging their children from beginning to use alcohol. The resources below will help parents discuss this important issue with their children and brainstorm ways for them to refuse offers of alcohol from their peers. URL: http://www.stopalcoholabuse.gov/parents.aspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Starting with the End in Mind |
Karen Blase dicusses starting with the end in mind at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
State-based Occupational Health Surveillance Clearinghouse |
This is a clearinghouse of state-developed products supported through NIOSH Surveillance cooperative agreements. Data and products focused on young workers can be identified by using the search link and terms such as "youth" and "young worker. URL: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/niosh-survapps/statedocs/States.aspxDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
State-based Physical Activity Program Directory |
The DNPAO State-based Physical Activity Program Directory site provides information about physical activity programs involving state departments of health. Use this site to research programs, gather ideas, and share information. URL: http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dnpaProg/printhome.aspDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Stop Impaired Driving - Resources |
NHTSA collaborates with many criminal justice and community organizations to sponsor impaired driving campaigns such as Drunk Driving. Over the Limit. Under Arrest., Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving, Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk and Zero Tolerance Means Zero Chances. Contact the organizations on this site to find local affiliates and impaired driving activities in your area. URL: http://www.stopimpaireddriving.org/additionalresources.htmDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
StopAlcoholAbuse.gov |
StopAlcoholAbuse.Gov is a comprehensive portal of Federal resources for information on underage drinking and ideas for combating this issue. People interested in underage drinking prevention-including parents, educators, community-based organizations, and youth-will find a wealth of valuable information here. URL: http://www.stopalcoholabuse.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
StopBullying.gov |
This website provides articles, videos, tools, and other resources on bullying prevention. URL: http://www.stopbullying.gov/Departments: Multiple Federal Partners |
Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grants |
The Strategic Prevention Framework State Incentive Grant (SPF SIG) program is one of SAMHSA's infrastructure grant programs. SAMHSA's infrastructure grants support an array of activities to help grantees build a solid foundation for delivering and sustaining effective substance abuse and/or mental health services. The SPF SIGs, in particular, will provide funding to States and federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations to implement SAMHSA's Strategic Prevention Framework URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/prevention/spf.aspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Striving Readers |
This program is aimed at improving the reading skills of middle school- and high school-aged students who are reading below grade level. URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/strivingreaders/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education |
Striving to Reduce Youth Violence Everywhere |
A national initiative to prevent youth violence before it starts. STRYVE's vision is safe and healthy youth who can achieve their full potential as connected and contributing members of thriving, violence-free families, schools, and communities. URL: http://www.safeyouth.govDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: National Center for Injury Prevention and Control |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
SAMHSA's mission is to build resilience and facilitate recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. URL: http://www.samhsa.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Substance Abuse Treatment Locator |
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) provides an online resource for locating drug and alcohol abuse treatment programs across the country. The Substance Abuse Treatment Facility Locator lists: private and public facilities that are licensed, certified, or otherwise approved for inclusion by their state substance abuse agency; and treatment facilities administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Indian Health Service, and the Department of Defense. URL: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/TreatmentLocator/faces/quickSearch.jspxDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Successful program implementation: Lessons learned from Blueprints |
OJJDP sponsored a process evaluation of the Blueprints programs to systematically measure common implementation barriers experienced across a variety of contexts and programs. This Bulletin presents the results of the process evaluation, identifying critical components of program implementation. URL: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/ojjdp/204273.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Suicide Prevention Products |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created these suicide prevention products and tools, developed from federal and local partnerships. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Suicide Prevention Resources |
This CDC site provides resources about suicide prevention, information about a national strategy for suicide prevention, data and trends, and youth-specific information URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Take Action Against Bullying |
This publication from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is one module in a larger initiative to promote healthy child development and prevent youth and school-based violence (15+ Make Time to Listen Take Time to Talk - link to http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/15plus/aboutus.asp). It offers a quick description of what bullying is, and then offers signs that your child is a victim of bullying. You can also learn about signs that depict if your child is a bully, and read tips to prevent children from becoming bullies and victims. URL: http://store.samhsa.gov/product/Take-Action-Against-Bullying/SMA08-4322Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Take Pride in America |
Take Pride in America, is a nationwide partnership program authorized by Congress to promote the appreciation and stewardship of our nation's public lands. The Take Pride in America program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior for the benefit of all public lands at all levels of government nationwide. URL: http://www.takepride.gov/index.htmlDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Department of the Interior |
Team Nutrition |
Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Team Nutrition's Goal is to improve children's lifelong eating and physical activity habits by using the principles of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid URL: http://www.fns.usda.gov/TN/Departments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Food and Nutrition Service |
Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers National Office, PACER Center |
The Technical Assistance ALLIANCE for Parent Centers National Center works with the six regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) to provide innovative technical assistance, up-to-date information and high-quality resources and materials to the parent centers. URL: http://www.pacer.org/alliance/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Special Education Programs |
Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health |
The TA Partnership, a collaboration of organizations, provides a model for the family/youth professional relationship that is an essential value of the systems of care work. Families and youth must share a leadership role in planning, implementing, and evaluating family-driven and youth-guided systems of care in their community. URL: http://www.tapartnership.orgDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Teen Dating Violence |
This site provides information about teen dating violence URL: http://www.ovw.usdoj.gov/datingviolence.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Violence Against Women |
Teen Drivers |
Factsheet on teen drivers, including high-risk behaviors, recent statistics, and links to other resources. URL: http://www.nhtsa.gov/Teen-DriversDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Teen Girls and Major Depressive Episodes |
As reported in the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, between 2008 and 2010, an annual average of 1.4 million girls aged 12 to 17 experienced a major depressive episode (MDE), which is three times the rate of their male peers. The percentage of girls who experienced an MDE tripled between the ages of 12 and 15. URL: http://www.samhsa.gov/data/spotlight/Spot077GirlsDepression2012.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
The Association Between School-Based Physical Activity, Including Physical Education, and Academic Performance |
The report indicates that school-based physical activity may help improve students' grades and test scores and positively affect other factors that influence academic achievement. The report also concludes that adding time during the school day for physical activity does not appear to take away from academic performance. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/health_and_academics/pdf/pa-pe_paper.pdfDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH) |
The Challenge |
A principal vehicle by which OSDFS communicates with the field, and provides information on research-based activities, best practices, and other information related to effective drug abuse and violence prevention strategies. URL: http://www.thechallenge.orgDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools |
The Condition of Education 2012 |
The Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics has released, “The Condition of Education 2012,” which summarizes important developments and trends in education. The report includes 49 indicators on the status and condition of education and a closer look at high schools across the country over the past two decades. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: National Center for Education Statistics |
The Economic Burden of Child Maltreatment in the United States and Implications for Prevention |
This report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found the total lifetime estimated financial costs associated with just one year of confirmed cases of child maltreatment is approximately $124 billion. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childmaltreatment/EconomicCost.htmlDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
The Education Innovator |
Weekly, archived newsletters from the Department of Education, Office of Innovation and Improvement. URL: http://www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/innovator/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Innovation and Improvement |
The Effective Management of Juvenile Sex Offenders in the Community |
This report presents case management protocols for juvenile sex offenders in the community developed for the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. URL: http://www.csom.org/pubs/JuvProtocols.pdfDepartments: Virginia Dept of Juvenile Justice |
The Equal Access to Housing Rule and Youth |
This Q&A from the Department of Health and Human Services explains how the federal rule, “Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity,” will benefit youth. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/03/lgbt-fair-housing Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
The Food and Nutrition Information Center |
The Food and Nutrition Information Center - a leader in food and human nutrition information dissemination since 1971 - provides credible, accurate, and practical resources for nutrition and health professionals, educators, government personnel and consumers. URL: http://fnic.nal.usda.govDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: National Agricultural Library |
The Guide to Community Preventive Services |
Conducts intensive reviews to help determine which program and policy interventions have been proven effective, conducted a systematic review of youth development interventions with an impact on adolescent sexual and reproductive health outcomes. The Guide found evidence to recommend interventions that are coordinated with community service to reduce sexual risk behaviors in adolescents. URL: http://www.thecommunityguide.org/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
The Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in School Accountability Systems |
A new report from the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences, “The Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in School Accountability Systems,” provides information on school-level accountability for those schools accountable for the performance of the students with disabilities subgroup under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. URL: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/20124056/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Institute of Education Sciences |
The National Center on Education, Disability, and Juvenile Justice (EDJJ) |
EDJJ focuses on assisting practitioners, policymakers, researchers and advocates to identify and implement effective school-based delinquency prevention programs, education, and special education services in juvenile correctional facilities, and transition supports for youth re-entering their schools and communities from secure care settings. URL: http://www.edjj.org/Departments: Department of Education |
The National High School Center |
The National High School Center serves as the central source of information and expertise on high school improvement for the Regional Comprehensive Centers (RCCs). URL: http://www.betterhighschools.org/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Office of Elementary and Secondary Education |
The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent and Decrease Overweight and Obesity |
This report describes the causes of obesity, the problem of obesity among children and youth, and suggestions for physical activity and healthier eating. URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44206/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of Public Health and Science |
The Teen Brain: Still Under Construction |
This brochure describes changes in the brain that occur during the teen years, and the significance of this stage of development. URL: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-teen-brain-still-under-construction/complete-index.shtmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institute of Mental Health |
The Volunteer Clearinghouse |
The Volunteer Clearinghouse serves the Corps of Engineers nationwide to link potential volunteers with Park Rangers at lakes and waterways that need them. It provides information about the volunteer program and directs people to the point of contact, usually a Park Ranger, at the lake or location of interest. URL: http://www.lrn.usace.army.mil/volunteer/Departments: Department of Defense Agencies/Offices: USACE |
THRIVE Media Campaign to Prevent Suicide and Bullying Among American Indian/Alaska Native Youth |
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Indian Health Service, in partnership with the Northwest Portland Area Indian Health Board, have created THRIVE: Tribal Health Reaching out InVolves Everyone, a suicide prevention and anti-bullying prevention campaign for American Indian/Alaska Native youth. URL: http://www.npaihb.org/epicenter/project/thrive/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events |
This brochure, which is based on discussions with some three dozen experts who work with students, provides practical information for parents and students who are coping with the aftermath of a natural disaster, as well as teachers, coaches, school administrators and others who are helping those affected. URL: http://www2.ed.gov/parents/academic/help/recovering/recovering.pdfDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: No Child Left Behind |
To Boldly Go Where No Scientist Has Gone |
Dennis Embry discusses creating new solutions for new situations and problems using evidence-based kernels and applied designs at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Too Smart to Start |
Too Smart to Start is a public education initiative that provides research-based strategies and materials to professionals and volunteers at the community level to help implement an underage alcohol use prevention program. The goal of TSTS is to decrease the risk of underage alcohol use by increasing the knowledge and skills of 9-13 year-olds and their parents and caregivers so they can positively address underage alcohol use issues. URL: http://www.toosmarttostart.samhsa.govDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Training and Technical Assistance Center - Victims of Crime |
This resource provides technical assistance to victim service providers and allied professionals. URL: http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/training/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Victims of Crime |
Transitional Living Programs and Relationships with Landlords |
This article from The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth (NCFY) asks the question: "How Can Transitional Living Programs Keep Landlords Happy?” This Q&A offers advice to those who run transitional living programs on what they can do to make sure their youth are good tenants. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/01/landlord-liaisonDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Trauma and the Teen Brain |
The National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth conducted an interview that educates readers about the effect that trauma can have on teen brain development. Research suggests that the brains of teens who experience homelessness or abuse can develop differently than the brains of their peers who grow up in safe and supportive homes. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/02/trauma-healthy-teen-brainDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Trauma-focused Treatment for Teens and Young Adults |
“Trauma-focused Treatment for Teens and Young Adults,” an article published by the National Resource Center for Youth Development, which is a service of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau, features resources for youth who have experienced trauma to help them build resiliency and advocacy skills. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/eup-spring-2012-youthDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Trauma-informed Care and Outcomes Among Youth |
This report released by the Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration illustrates that children and youth participating in community-based programs, who are involved in the juvenile justice and child welfare systems, demonstrate improved outcomes after receiving trauma-informed services. Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
Trends Among Young Adults Over Three Decades |
The Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics' report, “Trends Among Young Adults Over Three Decades, 1974-2006” outlines patterns of change in postsecondary enrollment, labor force roles, family formation, and civic engagement as measured in young adults two years out of high school in 1972, 1980, 1992, and 2004. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: National Center for Education Statistics |
Tribal Justice and Safety |
The site features the latest announcements, press releases, speeches and information regarding Department of Justice initiatives in tribal communities. It also provides comprehensive resources available through the Office of Tribal Justice and the Department's grant-making divisions: the Office of Justice Programs, Community Oriented Policing Services and the Office on Violence Against Women. Access to the Department's Combined Tribal Assistance Solicitation (CTAS) is also available on the Web site. URL: http://www.tribaljusticeandsafety.gov/Departments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Community Oriented Policing Services, Agencies/Offices: Office of Justice Programs, Agencies/Offices: Office of Tribal Justice, Agencies/Offices: Office of Violence Against Women |
Tribal Youth Training and Technical Assistance Center |
This resource provides technical assistance to DOJ's Tribal Youth Program. URL: http://www.tribalyouthprogram.orgDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Tunnels and Cliffs: A Guide for Workforce Development Practitioners and Policymakers Serving Youth with Mental Health Needs |
This guide provides practical information and resources for youth service professionals. In addition, it provides policymakers, from the program to the state level, with information to help them address system and policy obstacles in order to improve service delivery systems for youth with mental health needs. URL: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/tunnels-and-cliffsDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: National Collaborative on Workforce & Disability for Youth |
TXT 4 HELP Interactive |
National Safe Place has created TXT 4 HELP Interactive, which allows youth to text live with a mental health professional. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/the-beat/2012/06/txt-4-help-interactiveDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services |
U.S. Department of Education Newsletters |
Interested persons can sign up to receive 1-2 emails a week on new teaching resources and ED grant opportunities. URL: http://www.ed.gov/news/newsletters/edinfo/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education |
U.S. Department of Education resources for Spanish Speakers |
Recursos en espanol (Resources for Spanish Speakers), provides resources in Spanish about the U.S. Department of Education and programs to assist parents, youth and children. URL: http://www.ed.gov/espanol/bienvenidos/es/index.htmlDepartments: Department of Education |
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services |
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is the United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves. URL: http://www.hhs.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services |
U.S.A. Learns |
U.S.A. learns is a free site for adults to learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills. URL: http://www.usalearns.org/Departments: Department of Education |
Underage Drinking Cost Sheets |
The Underage Drinking Enforcement Training Center, which is sponsored by the Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, has created these underage drinking costs sheets for each state that estimate the costs that are incurred as a direct result of underage alcohol consumption. URL: http://www.udetc.org/UnderageDrinkingCosts.aspDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
Underage Drinking Training Center |
(UDET) Center is to create healthier and safer environments in States, local communities, and Federal entities engage in environmental prevention and enforcement practices that proactively and effectively limit youth access to alcohol and significantly reduce harmful consequences associated with alcohol use by underage youth URL: http://www.udetc.orgDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention |
United We Serve |
Serve.gov is an online resource for not only finding volunteer opportunities in your community, but also creating your own. URL: http://www.serve.govDepartments: Corporation for National and Community Service |
Usability.gov |
Usability.gov is a one-stop source for government web designers to learn how to make websites more usable, useful, and accessible. URL: http://www.usability.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs |
USASpending.gov |
USAspending.gov provides federal funding information to the public, as collected from federal agencies, in an easy to use website. The data is largely from sources: the Federal Procurement Data System, which contains information about federal contracts; and the Federal Assistance Award Data System, which contains information about federal financial assistance such as grants, loans, insurance, and direct subsidies like Social Security. URL: http://www.USASpending.govDepartments: Office of Management and Budget |
USDA 1890 National Scholars Program |
The USDA/1890 National Scholars Program will provide full tuition, employment, employee benefits, fees, books, use of a laptop, printer, and software while on scholarship and room and board each year for four years to students pursuing a bachelor's degree at 1890 Historically-Black Land Grant Institutions. URL: http://www.ars.usda.gov/sp2userfiles/subsite/careers/2009usda1890scholarsapp.pdfDepartments: Department of Agriculture Agencies/Offices: Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights |
USDA Living Science |
This website describes food, agriculture, and natural resource careers at the US Department of Agriculture. URL: http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/usda/careers/Departments: Department of Agriculture |
Using Evidence to Improve the Child Welfare Service System |
Susan Maciolek discusses using evidence to improve the child welfare system at the Emphasizing Evidence Based Programs for Children and Youth Forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Using Research Synthesis to Develop Evidence Informed Interventions |
Mark Lipsey discusses using research synthesis to develop evidence informed interventions at the emphasizing evidence based programs for children and youth forum held in Washington, D.C. on April 27-28, 2011. URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch |
Using TANF Funds to Support Subsidized Youth Employment: The 2010 Summer Youth Employment Initiative |
This report from the Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration examines data collected across seven states describing the partnerships between state and local TANF and workforce agencies and the youth employment initiatives that TANF funding supported. URL: http://wdr.doleta.gov/research/keyword.cfmDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Vehicle Safety Resources |
The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration features information on its Parent Central website to help parents keep kids safe while they are on the road. URL: http://www.safercar.gov/parents/index.htmDepartments: Department of Transportation Agencies/Offices: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
Vice President Joe Biden Speaks on Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act |
In this video, Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the Violence Against Women Act and the Administration’s ongoing coordination to combat violence against women, as well as new steps the Administration is taking to reduce domestic violence and sexual assault. URL: http://www.whitehouse.gov/photos-and-video/video/2012/04/18/vice-president-biden-speaks-reauthorizing-violence-against-women-aDepartments: The White House |
Victims, Judges, and Juvenile Court Reform Through Restorative Justice |
This Bulletin discusses the expansion of the role of victims in juvenile courts through the increased use of Restorative Justice. URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/ovc_archives/bulletins/vjj_10_2000_2/vjj_back.htmlDepartments: Department of Justice Agencies/Offices: Office of Victims of Crime |
Violence-Related Firearm Deaths Among Residents of Metropolitan Areas and Cities - United States, 2006-2007. |
Data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System for 2006 and 2007 show that rates of firearm homicide were generally higher among residents of the nation's largest metropolitan areas than for the U.S. overall, with rates for central cities often among the highest. Rates of firearm homicide among youth 10-19 years old often exceeded rates for residents of all ages in these areas. In contrast, firearm suicides often occurred at lower rates among residents in the nation's largest metropolitan areas and central cities than for the nation overall. There are a number of effective strategies for prevention, which include programs that enhance youth skills and motivation to behave nonviolently and resolve conflicts peacefully; promote positive relationships between youth and adults; and influence the social, environmental, and economic characteristics of neighborhoods in ways that could be implemented more broadly in U.S. cities to reduce the likelihood of youth violence. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6018a1.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Virtual Internships: A New Frontier |
This article discusses how the USDA is changing the definition of “being on the clock” by offering more virtual internships for college students. URL: http://blogs.usda.gov/2012/05/07/virtually-redefining-internships-at-usda/Departments: Department of Agriculture |
Watch: Youth Describe Their Most Meaningful Relationships |
In a new video series from the National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth, four youth talk about the adults who helped change their lives. The first video in the series features Marcus, a former foster youth, describing how his adoptive mom has helped and supported him. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/videos/2011/06/marcusDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Weather Alerts |
Regular updates and alerts from the National Weather Service. URL: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/Departments: Department of Commerce Agencies/Offices: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Web Tables on Associate’s Degree Attainers |
The Department of Education’s National Center for Educational Statistics developed web tables that reflect characteristics and degree completion times for undergraduate students who entered postsecondary education for the first time in 2003–04 and whose first degree attained by spring 2009 was an associate’s degree. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubsearch/pubsinfo.aspDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: National Center for Education Statistics |
Weight Control Information Network/Take Charge of Your Health |
This booklet is designed to help you take small and simple steps to keep a healthy weight. It gives you basic facts about nutrition and physical activity, and offers practical tools that you can use in your everyday life, from reading food labels and selecting how much and what foods to eat, to replacing TV time with physical activities. URL: http://win.niddk.nih.gov/publications/take_charge.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: National Institutes of Health |
What a Difference a Friend Makes |
This campaign is designed to support youth and young adults living with mental illness and their friends. You can find tools to help in the recovery process, learn about different kinds of mental illnesses, read real-life stories about support and recovery, and watch videos that illustrate how friends can make all the difference. URL: http://www.whatadifference.samhsa.gov/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration |
What are Districts' Written Policies Regarding Student Substance-Related Incidents? |
A research brief, “What are Districts’ Written Policies Regarding Student Substance-Related Incidents?” presents the findings from a study commissioned by the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. The study examined substance-related policies for the 100 largest school districts in the country URL: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/20124022/Departments: Department of Education |
What are Districts' Written Policies Regarding Student Substance-Related Incidents? |
This research brief presents the findings from a study commissioned by the Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences. The study examined substance-related policies for the 100 largest school districts in the country. URL: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/pubs/20124022/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Institute of Education Sciences |
What Works Clearinghouse |
This resource collects, screens, and identifies studies on the effectiveness of educational programs, products, practices, and policies for educators, policymakers, researchers, and the public. This resource is designed to help schools, school districts, and educational program developers identify potential researchers (individuals and organizations) to conduct studies of effectiveness of educational interventions. URL: http://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwcDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: Institute of Education Sciences |
When a Child's Parent Has PTSD |
Describes how a parent’s PTSD affects their children. URL: http://www.ptsd.va.gov/public/pages/children-of-vets-adults-ptsd.asp |
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy |
This website is the main ONDCP site that houses all agency publications, fact sheets, program information, and news. Most visitors to this site are students conducting research. The site offers users the ability to sign up for a community prevention listserv, learn about the National Drug Control Strategy, and connect to resources in Law Enforcement, Treatment, and Prevention. URL: http://www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.govDepartments: Office of National Drug Control Policy |
Why Green is Your Color: A Woman's Guide to a Sustainable Career |
The Department of Labor’s Women’s Bureau's publication, "Why Green is Your Color: A Woman's Guide to a Sustainable Career,” is designed to help women, including young women exploring career opportunities and newly entering the workforce, find and keep higher paying jobs in the clean energy economy. URL: http://www.dol.gov/wb/Green_Jobs_Guide/Departments: Department of Labor |
Workforce Investment Act Youth Programs |
This program provides formula funds to states for local resources to deliver a comprehensive array of youth services that focus on assisting at-risk and disadvantaged youth attain education and skills for PSE and employment. URL: http://www.doleta.gov/youth_services/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
www.MyFuture.com |
This site helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military services. Designed primarily for individuals between 16 and 24, the site features information drawn and collated from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor. The site contains information on more than 1,000 military and civilian careers and nearly 7,000 accredited colleges, universities and trade schools, and can serve as a central resource for valuable background on college admission requirements, employment trends and military benefits. URL: http://www.MyFuture.comDepartments: Department of Defense |
You For Youth |
This site helps youth professionals connect and share resources with colleagues, provide professional development and technical assistance opportunities, and offer tools for program improvement. The site provides information focused on afterschool programs. URL: http://y4y.ed.gov/Departments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: 21st CCLC Professionals |
Young Worker Safety and Health |
This Workplace Safety & Health Topic from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention provides information for young people on workplace safety and health. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/youth/Departments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
Young Workers |
Provides safety and health information about the teen worker URL: http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/teenworkers/Departments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
Youth as Advocates for Change |
This podcast from the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth features Forrest Vest, a formerly homeless youth, discussing how he is working with a family friend to start a new foundation and how youth can be powerful advocates for change. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/podcasts/2012/02/forrest-vestDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Youth Indicators: Trends in the Well-Being of American Youth |
Youth Indicators is a statistical compilation of data on the distribution of youth, their family structure, economic factors, school and extracurricular activities, health factors, and other elements that constitute the world of young people between the ages of 14 to 24. URL: http://nces.ed.gov/pubs2005/2005050.pdfDepartments: Department of Education Agencies/Offices: National Center for Education Statistics |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Branding and Logos |
Branding is an important aspect of marketing and creating a positive image for your group. This section provides useful tips for building your brand including creating logos, selecting tag lines, use of color, and advertising. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-branding.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Focus Groups |
Focus groups are one strategy for including youth voice in improving services to children and youth in care. This section contains tips on conducting focus groups and sample questions and debriefing tools. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-focus-groups.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Member Outreach |
Pamphlet discussing how to strengthen and build organizations through effective youth outreach. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-member-outreach.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Public Speaking |
The purpose of the Public Speaking guide is to assist experienced youth leaders or supportive adults in preparing youth for speaking engagements. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-public-speaking.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Strategic Sharing |
Foster youth have precious and hard-earned stories. Strategic Sharing teaches youth how to present their stories with meaning and purpose. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-strategic-sharing.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Travel Guide |
The Travel Guide includes everything you need to know about travel, from packing and flying, to spending money and earning credit. The guide contains travel tips, packing lists, and more. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-travel-guide.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Leadership Toolkit: Youth Engagement |
Young people are valuable contributors in the planning and implementation of programs that impact them. This section of the Toolkit discusses strategies for increasing the effectiveness of their participation and engagement in the process. URL: http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/publication-db/documents/youth-leadership-toolkit-youth-engagement.pdfDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Administration for Children and Families |
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance --- United States, 2005 |
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, including behaviors that contribute to unintentional injuries and violence; tobacco use; alcohol and other drug use; sexual behaviors that contribute to unintended pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections; unhealthy dietary behaviors; and physical inactivity. This report summarizes findings from the national survey. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss5505a1.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Youth Rules! |
This provides a gateway to access information quickly on Federal and State labor laws that apply to young workers. URL: http://www.youthrules.dol.govDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment Standards Administration |
Youth Tobacco - Research and Prevention |
Educational resources and materials on youth tobacco use prevention, such as videos, tip sheets, and posters. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/youth/index.htmDepartments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Youth Tobacco Cessation: A Guide for Making Informed Decisions |
This document is intended to help organizations decide whether to undertake youth tobacco-use cessation as a specific tobacco control activity. The publication covers topics such as the quality of the evidence base for youth intervention, the importance of conducting a needs assessment for the population your organization serves, and the need to evaluate your chosen intervention. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/quit_smoking/cessation/youth_tobacco_cessation/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Youth Tobacco Prevention |
This resource from the Centers on Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers educational resources and materials, such as videos, tip sheets, and posters related to youth tobacco prevention. URL: http://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/youth/index.htmDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Youth Violence Protective Factors |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control convened a panel of experts in the fields of youth development, violence prevention, and analytic methods to discuss protective influences against youth violence and how these can shape prevention efforts. Work from this panel is featured in a special supplement of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine titled, “Protective Factors for Youth Violence Perpetration Issues, Evidence, and Public Health Implications." URL: http://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/pub/YV_ProtectiveFactors.htmlDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Youth Violence: A Report of the Surgeon General |
This section of the Youth Violence report lists descriptions of specific programs that meet standards for model and promising categories URL: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44294/Departments: Department of Health and Human Services |
Youth Workers: When Did You Make the Biggest Difference in a Youth’s Life? |
In the first of a new video series from the Department of Health and Human Services’ National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth (NFCY) that asks youth workers to discuss the impact they have had on the lives of youth, Linda Mascarenas of Family and Youth Services in Stockton, CA, talks about a teen mother who became a paid employee of her youth program. URL: http://ncfy.acf.hhs.gov/tools/videos/2012/03/linda-mascarenasDepartments: Department of Health and Human Services Agencies/Offices: Family and Youth Services Bureau |
Youth@Work |
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission website with information for youth about their rights and responsibilities as workers. URL: http://www.eeoc.gov/youth/Departments: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission |
Youth@Work: Talking Safety |
This curriculum in occupational safety and health can be used in the classroom or other group training sessions. It is designed to teach core health and safety skills and knowledge, and covers basic information relevant to any occupation. The target audience for the curriculum is high school age students; however, much of the material can be used in post-secondary job training environments like apprenticeship programs. The curriculum includes instructions for teachers and a step-by-step guide for presenting the material. The bulk of the curriculum is focused on teaching fundamental principles of occupational safety that young workers can use on their first jobs and carry with them into adulthood URL: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/talkingsafety/Departments: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Agencies/Offices: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health |
YouthBuild |
Youthbuild provides an alternative education pathway that encourages at-risk youth to obtain a high school diploma or GED, while advancing toward employment while developing leadership skills and serving the community. URL: http://www.youthbuild.orgDepartments: Department of Labor Agencies/Offices: Employment and Training Administration |
Youthgo.gov |
The Youth in the Great Outdoors Initiative connects young people with America's natural and cultural heritage. URL: http://www.youthgo.govDepartments: Department of the Interior Agencies/Offices: Youth in the Great Outdoors |
You’re an Adult Now: Youth Offenders in Adult Corrections |
A publication from the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections, “You’re an Adult Now: Youth in Adult Criminal Justice Systems,” discusses the lack of information available about how to manage juvenile offenders who are placed in adult prison settings. URL: http://static.nicic.gov/Library/025555.pdfDepartments: Department of Justice |
FindYouthInfo.gov is the U.S. government Web site that helps you create, maintain, and strengthen effective youth programs. Included are youth facts, funding information, and tools to help you assess community assets, generate maps of local and federal resources, search for evidence-based youth programs, and keep up-to-date on the latest, youth-related news.