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Cyberbullying, or online bullying, is oft-reported in the news. But what is it, exactly?
Going to a clinic or getting tested for sexually transmitted infections can be scary for young people, especially if they don't know what to expect. To help youth get over the hurdle of fear, a group of youth in New York City has produced several videos that encourage their peers to take care of their sexual health. Part of a series written by and starring members of Community Healthcare...
In "The State of Young America: Economic Barriers to the American Dream," the policy organization Demos and the nonprofit Young Invincibles portray the experiences of young Americans struggling to make it. The report is based on a survey of young adults, ages 18-34. An accompanying data book describes the increasing gap between the wealthy and the poor and compares the economic...
Youth workers know that homeless people are often invisible to their larger communities.
Today's youth live in a tough economic climate. They need to know the importance of managing money well. National Public Radio's special series Money Counts: Young Adults and Financial Literacy, which first ran last May, includes videos, articles and resources to help young people set a budget, save money and stay financially afloat. Youth can use the series to:
The National Association for the Education of Homeless Children and Youth has three new toolkits with information about supporting unaccompanied homeless youth, who are not living with their families, in school and out:
Finding funding can be daunting. Finding funding that aligns perfectly with your program's mission can seem almost impossible. To make the task a little easier, two federal entities have developed tools to help human services organizations find the programs that fit and maximize their chances of being funded.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly called SNAP or food stamps, helps bring healthy food to those who can't afford it. But many eligible people -- including homeless youth -- don't realize they qualify. "Ten Myths and Facts About SNAP for Homeless Persons" (PDF, 144KB) comes straight from the United States Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition...
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