All posts tagged "Youth Development"

What 25 years of addressing clothing insecurity has taught us about helping children thrive

While serving millions of children, Operation Warm has learned a coat does more than keep kids warm — it helps them show...

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When the plan fails, change the plan

What if the plan is the problem, not the young person? Five field leaders make the case for asking youth why —...

Be seen-A simple activity for fostering deep relational visibility in youth groups_feature: a boy holds a card with an eye on it in a group setting as part of activity

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Be seen: A simple activity for fostering deep relational visibility in youth groups

Many young people feel more visible than ever online, yet still unseen in real life. Jim Still-Pepper shares an activity to help...

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Investing in the workforce to sustain and expand youth services in NYC

The Collaborative for Advancing Youth Development gives recommendations on how NYC can better support and sustain its youth services workforce.

Four things navigating public-private community partnership taught me about leadership_feature: group of youth and adults in group posing for picture

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Four things navigating public-private partnerships taught me about leadership

A strong community partnership succeeds because people trust each other enough to solve problems together.

People want to help youth who are brave enough to be different_feature: young Asian woman crouches next to buckets with mushrooms growing out of them

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People want to help youth who are brave enough to be different

My experience with Fungi For Future has shown me that when young leaders pursue what excites them, community support often follows.

Addressing the opportunity cost of youth programs_feature: youth workers handing out things at table at event, youth opportunity

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Addressing the opportunity cost of youth programs

We say we want to expand youth opportunity, but programs are still designed around the assumption that young people can participate if...

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The Odyssey’s epic tale of productive struggle

Beneath the mythical creatures and heroic feats is a timeless lesson in how we as humans learn and grow through productive struggle.

Why career readiness programs should treat teens as emerging adults_feature: a young male teen with backpack walks through a career fair

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Why career readiness programs should treat teens as emerging adults

In this career readiness program, teens get work ready not by hearing about how work operates but by trying it themselves.

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A flashlight on the life spaces of young people

Community youth surveys can illuminate where opportunities are plentiful, uneven or missing across the developmental ecosystem.

The boys we forgot to see-What working inside juvenile hall taught me about complex care_feature: young black teen standing in dark room in juvenile detention with other in background

The boys we forgot to see: What working inside juvenile hall taught me about complex care

Complex care requires adults to see the whole person, not merely the behavior, diagnosis, charge or file.

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You might also like: The problem with learning styles

While it stems from a generous and well-meaning instinct, the popular focus on fixed learning styles can be more restrictive than helpful.

Exploring the trust gap-An open invitation_feature: Trust word written on wooden block. Building trust business concept.

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Exploring the trust gap: An open invitation

While we always ask youth to trust adults, young people must be recognized for their abilities and have that trust returned with...

In and beyond the school day-Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures_feature2: young red haired girl and father meet with education professional

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In and beyond the school day: Expanding access to the behavioral supports that shape young people’s futures

Behavioral supports and services are crucial for some youth to thrive. Unfortunately, lack of access or continuity of care leaves many overlooked.

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No youth thrives alone

The Thriving Youth Knowledge Exchange podcast discusses how to rebuild well-being, groundedness and agency to hold youth as they learn to hold...

What if we treat staff development as part of our core mission_feature: young black woman helps two young black children at table in youth program

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What if we treat staff development as part of our core mission?

We build systems of developmental support for youth. What if we applied that same intentionality to staff development for those who serve...

How Cureco is redefining youth-led health advocacy, youth-led advocacy_feature: teen girl with long dark hair stand in front of boxes of medical supplies on table

How Cureco is redefining youth-led health advocacy

Youth-led advocacy encourages long-term civic engagement, leadership development and community-centered problem-solving.

Knicks CASEL 5-A blueprint for social-emotional competency _feature: a blue-lined basketball sits on a court with blue features

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Knicks in (the CASEL) 5: A blueprint for social-emotional competency

The Knicks' championship run is a masterclass in illustrating the social-emotional competency we all need to thrive.

Emotional isolation of boys, The boys we’re losing-and the prevention we’re missing_feature: group of young men and boys on a hike

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