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Links – Positive Youth Development We provide links to websites that match these categories:
Visit the following websites to find useful information about promoting positive youth development. Each link below will open a new window. NOTE: The descriptions are, as much as possible, taken from the websites themselves. The list is provided as a service and does not contain links to all youth-related sites. By including or omitting any organization, the Community Health Institute (CHI) does not intend to make any statement regarding political or religious viewpoints or affiliations of any organizations. Positive Youth Development (in alphabetical order) 4-H Youth Development (www.oznet.ksu.edu/4hyp) 4-H is the youth development branch of the Cooperative Extension Service, a program of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Each county has access to an Extension office for both youth and adult programs. Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (www.bbbs.org) a national youth-service organization that, through its volunteers, creates and nurtures relationships between adults and children. Boy Scouts of America (BSA -National Council) (www.scouting.org) The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. Boys and Girls Clubs of America (www.bgca.org) Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow — all while having fun. Bureau for At-Risk Youth (www.at-risk.com)
1-800-99-youth Center for Youth Health Promotion (www.epi.umn.edu/cyhp/resource.htm) lists projects completed by the Center for Youth Health Promotion, Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Minnesota. The projects are categorized as one of the following:
Child Welfare League of America (www.cwla.org) Children's advocacy organization active in lobbying and humanitarian projects in the US. Children’s Alliance of Kansas (www.childally.org) association representing private, non-profit child welfare agencies, established in 1954 to help agencies better serve the children of Kansas and their families Children's Defense Fund (www.childrensdefense.org)
The mission of the Children's Defense Fund is to Leave No Child Behind® and
to ensure every child a Healthy Start, a Head Start, a Fair Start,
a Safe Start, and a Moral Start in life and successful passage to adulthood
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the help of caring families and communities. Connect for Kids (www.connecforkids.org) Connect for Kids helps adults make their communities better places for families and children. It offers a place on the Internet for adults who want to become more active citizens, from volunteering to voting with kids in mind. Families Together – Kansas (www.familiestogetherinc.com) Families Together is a statewide non-profit organization serving families in Kansas which include a son or daughter with a disability. Family and Youth Services Bureau – Resources on Youth Development (www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/Resources-YD.htm) The youth development approach focuses on giving young people the chance to exercise leadership, build skills, form relationships with caring adults, and help their communities. Further, the youth development approach acknowledges both that youth are resources in rebuilding communities and that helping young people requires strengthening families and communities. The website includes resources that provide community members with strategies for building a vision for young people that is based on the youth development approach. Family Education.com (www.familyeducation.com) is created by parents for parents. It includes homework help, parenting tips, and expert advice. Girl Scouts of the USA (www.girlscouts.org) is dedicated solely to girls — all girls — where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world. In partnership with committed adult volunteers, Girl Scouts cultivate their full individual potential. Governor's Advisory Committee on Children and Families (www.kschildrenscabinet.org) The 1999 Legislative session created the Kansas Children's Cabinet to oversee the expenditures from the Master Tobacco Settlement. Ninety-five percent of the state's portion of the Master Tobacco Settlement was dedicated to improving the health and well-being of children and youth in the state. Juvenile Justice Authority of Kansas (jja.state.ks.us) a criminal justice agency, its mission is to promote public safety by holding juvenile offenders accountable for their behavior and to improve the ability of youth to live productively and responsibly in their communities. Kansas Action for Children (KAC) (www.kac.org) TEL: (785) 232-0550 The mission of KAC is to act as a change agent of policies and systems to ensure that the needs and rights of children in the state of Kansas are met. Quite simply, our mission is "speaking up for children." Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL) (www.kcsl.org) TEL: (785) 274-3100 KCSL’s mission is to protect and promote the well-being of all Kansas children. There are offices throughout the state. KCSL provides a continuum of programs and services, advocates for children, and collaborates with other public and private agencies to increase effectiveness and promote efficiency and quality. Kansas State Department of Education (www.ksbe.state.ks.us) is charged with the general supervision of public education and other educational interests in the state. While clearly acknowledging the role and importance of local control, the State Board of Education has the responsibility to provide direction and leadership for the supervision of all state educational institutions under its jurisdiction. National Child Care Information Center (NCCIC), (ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/nccic/orgs/orglist.html) a project of the Child Care Bureau, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is a national resource that links information and people to complement, enhance, and promote the child care delivery system, working to ensure that all children and families have access to high-quality comprehensive services. National Head Start Association (NHSA) (www.nhsa.org) is a private not-for-profit membership organization dedicated exclusively to meeting the needs of Head Start children and their families. NHSA advocates for policies that strengthen services to Head Start children and their families; by provides extensive training and professional development to Head Start staff; and develops and disseminates research, information, and resources that enrich Head Start program delivery. National PTA – Parent/Teacher Association (www.pta.org) is a not-for-profit association of parents, educators, students, and other citizens active in their schools and communities. National School Safety Center (NSSC) (www.nssc1.org) NSSC "wants schools to be safe, secure and effective places of learning." The website offers online resources and sells products such as books and videos. National School Age Care Alliance (NSACA) (www.nsaca.org) NSACA’s mission is to build a profession that develops, supports and promotes quality after-school programs for children and youth. A national membership organization representing public, private, and community-based providers of after school programs, NSACA promotes national standards of quality school-age care for children and youth 5 - 14 years old, and grants accreditation to programs meeting the standards. Problem Solver, The (www.problemsolver.org) a monthly newsletter (available by subscription) for children's programs. The articles address common predicaments such as crying infants, biting toddlers, stressed-out teachers, questioning parents, and boring staff meetings. According to the website, the articles "will help enrich your learning environment, improve your program, enhance your curriculum, and answer your questions." Search Institute (www.search-institute.org) Search Institute's vision is a world where all young people are valued and thrive. Its mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities. Structured Out-of-School Experiences (www.fcs.iastate.edu/nc1002) "How Do Structured Out-Of-School Experiences Contribute To Positive Youth Development?" is the title of a project being conducted at Iowa State University. After-school hours are times of great risk for unsupervised youth, and parents need safe alternatives for their youth. This page is compiled by Dr. Ronald J. Werner-Wilson, Associate Professor and Director of Family Therapy Program and Clinic in Iowa State University's Department of Human Development and Family Studies.
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