Youth Today
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55OpinionPermanency without connection fails foster youth. True support means lasting relationships.
Foster youth need relational permanency — lasting, supportive relationships into adulthood.
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19GrantsCT, TX and WY juvenile justice system improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice/Detention, Racial/Ethnic Disparity, Connecticut, Texas, Wyoming | Amount: Up to $1,045,806 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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150OpinionWhat the Starfish Story reveals about child welfare — especially in April
There are moments in child welfare work where you know, without question, that what you did mattered.
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97GrantsLGBTQ+ youth-led project support grants
GRANT FOCUS: LGBTQ+ Youth/Communities, Youth-led Projects, Minority Youth, Youth w/ Disabilities | Amount: $5,000 or $10,000 | Deadline: May 3, 2026
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96GrantsJuvenile justice system improvement, training and technical assistance program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Workforce Training/Development, Juvenile Justice Reform | Amount: Up to $2,000,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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162GrantsNew York City area education, job/career training and DOI advancement grants
GRANT FOCUS: Education, Job/Career Training, Diversity, Opportunity, Inclusion, New York City | Amount: $25,000 | Deadline: Apr. 30, 2026
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153GrantsRacial equity in education research support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Education, Education Equity, Racial Equity/Inequity, Education Research | Amount: Up to $75,000 | Deadline: May 4, 2026
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2.0KGrantsFamily substance use treatment court improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Family Support, Substance Abuse, Youth Welfare, Justice | Amount: Up to $2,000,000 | Deadline: Apr. 27, 2026
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369OpinionEntering the life space of the child: Frank Fecser’s legacy in action
Re-Education is a systematic, relational, ecological approach to working with children with mental/behavioral challenges.
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1.8KGrantsJuvenile drug treatment court program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Juvenile Justice, Youth Welfare, Substance/Drug Abuse, Mental Health, Trauma | Amount: Up to $1,000,000 | Deadline: Apr. 27, 2026
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167GrantsFamilies of youth with disabilities information and training center grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth with Disabilities/Disabled Youth, Youth Outcomes, Family Support | Amount: Up to $300,000 | Deadline: Apr. 24, 2026
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396OpinionFrom training to education: College credit for youth workers
When youth workers apply to college, their work experience doesn't count. One solution lies in Credit for Prior Learning (CPL).
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427NewsPaying it forward: How mentoring organizations are helping students with college admissions
School-based mentorship programs help students navigate financial aid, college admissions and stay on track.
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260GrantsHigher education student support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Higher Education, Student Support, Professional Development, Research, Financial Literacy | Amount: ~$1,500 | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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1.1KGrantsPreK-12 math education tools and technology support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Math Education, Education Technology, Teacher/Educator Support, Learning Improvement | Amount: Up to $4,000 | Deadline: May 1, 2026
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456OpinionFive shifts that would change everything
A podcast discusses five concrete changes that can be made in any youth development setting.
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1.2KGrantsHealthcare equity and access improvement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Health Equity, Healthcare Access, Racial Equity, Low-Income Families | Amount: $200,000 - $220,000 | Deadline: May 5, 2026
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450From the FieldHow a scholarship for homeless youth gave me the stability to build a future
The scholarship didn’t just help me go to college. It helped me build a life.
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538From the FieldWorkforce readiness should start before college
Workforce readiness must start in high school with paid opportunities, responsibilities, and cross-sector partnerships.
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321GrantsK-12 engineering education and advancement program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Engineering Education, STEM Education, K-12 Education, Youth Engagement | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: May 1, 2026
