Youth Today
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2.7KNewsNYC child abuse investigators violate parents’ civil rights, lawsuit alleges
Class-action suit says agency conducts tens of thousands of illegal searches each year.
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715GrantsAlaska community child abuse and neglect prevention grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child Abuse/Neglect, Child Maltreatment, Child Safety, Alaska | Amount: Up to $50,000 | Deadline: Mar. 15, 2024; Mar. 22, 2024
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3.8K► NewsmakersDonna Weiss announced as national board chair of Communities In Schools
Weiss intends to prioritize strengthening the interconnections between the CIS Network and National Office.
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3.0KGrantsSubstance abuse treatment capacity expansion for adult and family courts program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Health and Welfare, Family, Mental Health, Substance Abuse | Amount: Up to $400,000 | Deadline: Apr. 1, 2024
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1.9KNewsTelemedicine and teletherapy: Unexpected ways to fight chronic absenteeism
In-school telehealth clinics offer students healthcare without missing school for a doctor's office visit.
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1.8KOpinionQ&A: Texas court ruling on a Black student wearing hair in long locs reflects history of racism in schools
America’s schools don’t always welcome, support or allow cultural expression.
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1.7K► ReportsOverlooked and almost out of time: Pandemic-era funds for children and youth experiencing homelessness
A report discusses the ramifications of the end of federal funding for homeless youth.
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972NewsA Reckoning in Cleveland: COVID Cuts Slash Laptops, Summer School, After-School
The exact details of cuts will be set over the next few months.
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1.4KGrantsGrants for improving nutrition of households on food assistance programs
GRANT FOCUS: Healthy Food Access, Nutrition, SNAP, Child/Youth Health, Low-Income Families | Amount: $1,000,000 - $15,000,000 | Deadline: May 14, 2024
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2.7KNewsTesting AI’s pluses and minuses in after-school programming
A relative handful of tech-forward afterschool programs are beginning to fully embrace AI.
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2.7KNewsGeorgia GOP pushes to pass school voucher bill this year
Providing $6,500 towards private or home-school tuition, families must still cover any remaining tuition balance.
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1.0KNewsIdaho resolution would aim to lower voting threshold to pass school bonds
Idaho is one of only two states that require two-thirds to support a bond.
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1.1KGrantsWisconsin K-12 outdoor learning project grants
GRANT FOCUS: K-12 Education/Development, Outdoor Learning, Environmental Education, Wisconsin | Amount: $500 - $1,000 | Deadline: Mar. 31, 2024
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1.9KGrantsChild/youth well-being and education research grants
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Well-being, Child/Youth Development, Education, Community, SEL, Research | Amount: $50,000 - $100,000 | Deadline: Mar. 29, 2024
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1.9KNewsGas, food, lodging for homeless students in jeopardy as funding deadline looms
Once those funds expire, many will be scrambling to keep serving families in crisis.
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2.9KGrantsYouth substance abuse prevention/reduction community program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Substance Abuse, Youth Drug Use, Youth Welfare, Safety, Community Development | Amount: Up to $125,000 | Deadline: Apr. 17, 2024
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2.2K► NewsmakersBrad Smith steps down after 15 years as board chair at KIND
Co-founder alongside Angelina Jolie, Brad Smith is transitioning to serve as board chair emeritus.
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955GrantsGrants to support use of indigenous foods in child nutrition programs
GRANT FOCUS: Native/Indigenous Communities, Child Nutrition/Health, Food Assistance | Amount: $250,00 - $500,000 | Deadline: Mar. 18, 2024
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1.1KNewsIncluding young learners in the push for reading reform
A current reading reform effort places emphasis on strengthening foundational skills before kindergarten.
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1.4KNewsPartial FAFSA fix lets students from immigrant families apply for financial aid
Students can leave their parent or spouse’s Social Security number blank for now.
