Self-sufficiency

This Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration program provides community-based trauma treatment and services to children and adolescents who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events, and to their families. The program aims to increase access to effective trauma-focused treatment and services for children and adolescents throughout the nation.  See full announcement....
This grant program from the Department of Education's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services will support three model demonstration projects that will develop, adapt, refine and evaluate models for facilitating the successful reentry of youth with disabilities from juvenile justice facilities into education, employment and community programs. Full opportunity (PDF, 242KB).
Managing money can be one of the toughest skills for young people to learn as they transition to adulthood. We spoke to Karen Chan, creator of All My Money, a hands-on curriculum emphasizing money management skills for people with limited financial resources. In this two-part series, we share Chan’s tips on teaching young people about spending, saving and making good money choices.
The Family and Youth Service's Bureau's Transitional Living Program and Maternity Group Homes fund community-based programs that address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families. Both programs aim to increase young people's safety, well-being and self-sufficiency, and to help them build permanent connections with caring adults.
This cooperative agreement from the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will fund workshops for international high school students on two topics: English language teaching and the use of social media and other technologies to promote civil society. See full opportunity (PDF, 262KB).
The Family and Youth Services Bureau's Basic Center Program funds community-based programs that address the immediate needs of runaway and homeless youth and their families.
The Children's Bureau, part of the Administration for Children and Families, will award grants to programs that aim to increase well-being, improve permanency, and enhance the safety of infants and young children who have been exposed to a dangerous drug or to HIV-AIDs. Services provided by funded programs may include
The community development company Enterprise’s Pre-Development Design Grant will fund design exploration during the early stages of affordable housing development. Designed to precede and complement Enterprise’s Green Communities Charrette Grant, the $20,000 grant seeks to raise the standard of design excellence in affordable housing. View full request for proposals. 
Youth Service America's Get Ur Good On Grants fund community service projects led by young people. Projects must address a demonstrated community need or issue, and must take place in June, July or August 2012. Applicants can be 5 to 25 years old. They must have an adult mentor who will help throughout the project. Applicants younger than 18 must have their parent or guardian's permission...
There’s often a special connection between animals and their caretakers. Penny Ellison, who directs the Hand2Paw Foundation in Philadelphia, sees it every day. Hand2Paw empowers young adults from Covenant House Pennsylvania to volunteer in local animal shelters and help care for homeless pets.
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