An ongoing feature of software, curricula, and other products of interest to the youth work field.

A practical "how-to" approach to implementing a specific youth work practice, followed by a detailed snapshot of four organizations carrying out that vision.

Lead stories from Youth Today.

Youth Today is the exclusive source of news for youth work professionals, covering everything from after school to mentoring to youth development. Have an article idea? Check out the story submission guidelines.

An updated listing of organizational and professional award winners and the who, the what and the when of submitting nominations for upcoming competitions.

An occasional series reviewing books making a splash in the youth field.

Current goings-on around the country and abroad in the youth work field.

We get beyond the hype to find out what youth work models are functioning and the successes or pitfalls of program replication.

A list of youth-related programs with funds available, deadlines, amounts and contacts, categorized by subject.

Where the federal and private funds for youth work are going.

The latest youth work agency job openings and other opportunities.

Young people put pen to paper and school adults on what's up in their worlds. Articles to be considered for Kids Quill publication must have been previously published. Youths will be paid for work published on this page. Submit articles to: Al Desetta, Youth Communication, 224 W. 29th St., 2nd Fl., New York, NY 10001. (914) 679-6314, adesetta@aol.com.

Breaking news from Youth Today.

You've heard from us, now tell us what you think. Youth Today welcomes letters about youth, youth work and Youth Today stories via mail and e-mail. To be published in Youth Today, it is best for letters to be no more than 400 words. Because we are a trade publication for the youth field, our readers want to know the letter-writers' connection to the field. So please include your name, your city/town and state, and specific information about your work with youth — preferably a job title/description and agency name.

All letters to be considered for publication must include a phone number or e-mail address for verification.

Please send to: Letters to the Editor, Youth Today, 1200 17th St. NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC, 20036, or by email. 

Twenty- and thirtysomethings dedicated to youth work let us tell you their compelling stories.

Bite-sized updates and roundups of youth work happenings in Washington, D.C., and around the country.

John Kelly tracks promotions, resignations and shifts to and from key youth-serving federal, state and local agencies, associations and nonprofits — and collects the latest scoop via email to newsmakers@youthtoday.org.

Publisher Bill Treanor's irreverent look at Washington, D.C.'s foibles, fumbles and occasional bright spots when it comes to youth policy.

When a youth professional moves to an office across town — or across the country — learn about it here (or tell us about it here).

Our youth-related print and online media clip file.

An all-sides look at a specific youth work practice, followed by a detailed snapshot of four places carrying out that vision — day to day.

We review a youth-related products that you may (or may not) need.

Digesting the latest youth work research.

It's a discussion of the latest data from the journals, federal agencies and other sources.

Youth Today's expert columnists offer up informed opinions on current youth policy topics, ranging from nonprofit management to the sociology of race to the global lessons of youth work.

We click it first and let you know if a youth-related site is worth a surf.

A monthly spotlight providing essential details about a youth work program — including how it started, key strategies, cost, latest research and how kids respond.