youth program Archives

at-risk youth mentoring: older bald black man talks to young man on park bench

Community at-risk youth program development and assistance grants

GRANT FOCUS: At-risk Children/Youth, Child/Youth Welfare, Community, Underserved Youth | Amount: $1,519,113 | Deadline: Sept. 1, 2026

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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From the Field

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...

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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From the Field

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.

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

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From the Field

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...

Social capital From participants to partners Rethinking the role of alumni in youth programs_feature: group of youth learning woodworking from young instructor

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Opinion

From participants to partners: Rethinking the role of alumni in youth programs

Youth program alumni are vital social capital not usually harnessed by youth organizations.

On developmental relationships _feature: black coach or mentor and white male student sit on bleachers and talk

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From the Field

On developmental relationships

Katherine Plog Martinez speaks with Gene Roehlkepartain on how strong developmental relationships are the "active ingredient" in successful youth programs.

On youth program quality_feature2: group of young children learning excitedly around table

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From the Field

On program quality

Katherine Plog Martinez speaks with Thomas Akiva on how youth-serving organizations can ensure youth program quality by recognizing three key developments.

Biggie through Bronfenbrenner's eyes_feature: graphic illustration of older white man wearing chain and crown to emulate rapper

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Opinion

Biggie through Bronfenbrenner’s eyes

Biggie’s lyrics painted a vivid picture of life's complexity. Bronfenbrenner created a framework to understand youth development within this complexity.