Youth Today
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2.8KOpinionTo end the age of incarceration, three communities pioneer a developmental approach
People ages 18-25 are over-represented at every stage of the criminal legal system.
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1.7KNewsFree speech, racial equity battles play out on Wisconsin campuses
Top Republicans announced a push to defund the University of Wisconsin System's diversity efforts.
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2.0KNews“It’s the guns. It’s always been the guns.”
“I’ve gone from scared and terrified, to kinda just really pissed off," Smith said.
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1.5KNewsTo improve kids’ mental health, some schools start later
Later school start times are a way to help adolescents get more sleep.
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3.0KNewsAs fentanyl use rises among teens, Arizona requires naloxone in foster homes
In 2021, 44 Arizona children died from fentanyl overdoses.
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1.3KNewsTeacher appreciation? Try better pay, more governors say
Twenty-six states' governors over the past year have proposed boosting teacher compensation.
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1.4KGrantsCreative youth development music program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Development, Youth Music, Music Education, Arts/Culture | Amount: $15,000 - $500,000 | Deadline: June 2, 2023
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3.1KNewsReport: Fewer teens in foster care, but less than half find permanent homes
By 2021, neglect was the leading cause the system removed teens from their families.
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914GrantsChild victims and witnesses support material dissemination grant
GRANT FOCUS: Child/Youth Victims, Justice-involved Youth, Victim Support, Child Safety | Amount: Up to $1,000,000 | Deadline: June 12, 2023
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1.5KNewsIllinois lawmakers push back on library book bans
Libraries in the state must adopt an anti-book banning policy to receive state funding.
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1.5KNewsBan social media for kids? Fed-up parents in Senate say yes
The legislation would prohibit children under the age of 13 from using social media.
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1.9KGrantsYouth violence prevention program grants
GRANT FOCUS: Youth Violence, Violence Prevention, Youth Welfare/Safety, Gang Violence, Bullying | Amount: Up to $250,000 | Deadline: June 12, 2023
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2.5KNewsFollowing Native American rituals, hoping to put youthful offenders on a straight path
Incarcerated Native American youth are exploring tribal history, culture and identity through ritual.
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2.5K► Reports2023 U.S. national survey on the mental health of LGBTQ young people
The Trevor Project releases its annual survey report on LGBTQ youth mental health.
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7.6KNewsWill California’s promise of ‘the largest preschool program in the country’ meet expectations?
Will it close the educational achievement disparities between poor and comparatively well-off children?
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907GrantsNew York City disadvantaged women and girls advancement support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Women/Girls, Disadvantaged Youth, Gender Equity, Jobs/Careers, Mentorships, NYC | Amount: Unspecified | Deadline: May 31, 2023 (LOI)
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2.3KNewsPandemic sent high school sex to new low, survey finds
The CDC released reports analyzing survey results about risky youth behaviors, including having sex.
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8.1KNewsAgainst changing tide, 11 states haven’t limited solitary confinement of juveniles
“Solitary confinement tried to break my soul," said Vidal Guzman Jr.
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910GrantsNative/tribal higher education student support grants
GRANT FOCUS: Native/Tribal Students, Native/Tribal Youth, Higher Education, Student Support | Amount: $250,000 - $500,000 | Deadline: May 26, 2023
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1.4KOpinionAs Second Chance Pell Grant program grows, more incarcerated people can get degrees – but there’s a difference between prison-run and college-run education behind bars
Only 15% of people earn a college degree or postsecondary certificate during their incarceration.
