Youth Today
All posts tagged "Child Welfare and Foster Care"
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944NewsBlueprints Conference Offers Lessons in Evidence-Based Programming
At a time when communities across the country are interested in evidence-based youth programming, an April conference will bring together leaders from...
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2.0KNewsMeeting the Needs of Kids in the U.S. Who Fled Violence in Central America
A network of services is vital to meet needs of growing numbers of kids fleeing violence: academic support, legal representation and after-school...
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Grants
Grants for Communities Addressing Childhood Trauma
Subject: Health, Child/Youth Welfare, Mental Health, Community Development | Deadline: Apr. 18, 2016
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Grants
Community Cardiovascular Health Project Grants
Subject: Health, Community Development, Child/Youth Health and Welfare | Deadline: Feb. 25, 2016
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Final Report of the Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity
The World Health Organization's Commission on Ending Childhood Obesity recently released this report summarizing the current data on the prevalence and trends...
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868Guest Opinion EssayYouth Now Have Fighting Chance at Rehabilitation
Ever send your kid to his room to “think about what he’s done” in order to give him time to be alone...
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1.3KNewsPotential Opportunities for Out-of-school Time in New Education Law
As the Every Student Succeeds Act goes into effect, out-of-school time providers could have a new opportunity.
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1.2KNewsSenate Committee Approves Changes to After-school, Summer Meals
Summer and after-school programs could more easily feed children under legislation approved by the Senate Agriculture Committee. It would streamline the administrative...
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Grants
Sports Equipment for Disadvantaged Youth Grants
Subject: Child/Youth Welfare, Sports, Fitness, Youth Development, Health | Deadline: Ongoing
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1.8KGuest Opinion EssayDelinquent By Reason of Poverty
In mid-November, an 8-year-old boy in Birmingham, Alabama, was charged with the murder of a 1-year-old girl named Kelci Lewis. Authorities announced...
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1.6KNewsChild Care Costs Have Become Huge Burden to Families
Families whose income is double the poverty level — $39,580 for a family of three — would still find such costs prohibitive....
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Grants
Mental Health and Teen Pregnancy Program Grants
Subject: Child/Youth Welfare, Mental Health, Teen Parenting | Deadline: June 30, 2016
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2.4KNewsAdvocates Hope for Action on National Background Check Bill
WASHINGTON — Youth advocates hope this year will bring action on legislation that would give youth-serving organizations greater access to criminal background...
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Grants
Community Health Program Grants
Subject: Health, Community Development, Child/Youth Welfare | Deadline: Jan. 29, 2016
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Grants
Regional Children Advocacy Center Program Grants
Subject: Child Welfare, Child Abuse, Safety, Healthcare | Deadline: Mar. 7, 2016
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Grants
Grants for Programs which Strengthen Relationships Between Young Fathers, Young Mothers, and Their Children
Subject: Family Support, Child Welfare, Youth Development | Deadline: Mar. 3, 2016
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3.2KNewsCalifornia High School Health Clinic Asks Students About Childhood Trauma to Improve Their Health
When students show up for an appointment at the Elsie Allen Health Center, located on the Elsie Allen High School campus in...
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Grants
Improving Diabetes Management in Pre-teens, Adolescents and/or Young Adults Grant Program
Subject: Child/Youth Welfare, Health, Healthcare, Research | Deadline: June 22, 2016
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National Child Traumatic Stress Initiative – Community Treatment and Services Centers Grant Program
Subject: Child Welfare, Health, Community Support, Child Trauma, Mental Health | Deadline: Feb. 4, 2016
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STEM Education and General Health/Well-Being Program Grants
Subject: Health, Child/Youth Welfare, Education, STEM | Deadline: Ongoing
