and community engagement comprises parents and youth-service providers,
school staff, and community members working together to actively support
and improve the academic achievement, social and behavioral
development, and health of young people. Read more about, and access
resources on, this youth topic here.
The U.S. Department of Education, in partnership with other federal agencies, has created a comprehensive toolkit
to help with the transition out of foster care. These young people need
to be able to make independent decisions, advocate for themselves,
manage financial or health concerns, and secure housing and
transportation. The toolkit was created to help them overcome the
significant barriers that can get in the way.
America's Promise Alliance, Civic Enterprises, and Hart Research Associates: This report
examines the growing problem of student homelessness by interviewing
and surveying currently and formerly homeless students and the state
coordinators and local liaisons assigned to help them. Read the full
report, executive summary, and fact sheet here.
Greater than AIDS: Top social media stars educate young people in this YouTube series about HIV prevention and treatment.
National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth: A
recent study finds that sexually active teens are more likely to have
discussed sex and relationships with their extended family than with
their parents. Read about the biggest takeaways for youth programming in
this research brief.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Try these activities and conversation starters to help youth develop money skills, habits, and attitudes that can serve them well as adults.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services: The Office of Adolescent Health has highlighted 4 key resources for adolescent health.
Topics include connecting youth to work experiences, service-learning
opportunities, out-of-school time programs, and health services.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse: This toolkit draws on lessons learned and resources used by fatherhood programs in diverse locales throughout the nation. Whether
you have been supporting fathers for years, or are just beginning a
program, the resources provided here can strengthen your efforts to
improve the lives of families in your communities.