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The Qwest Foundation awards grants to community-based programs across the U.S. that generate high-impact and measurable results, focusing on K through grade 12 education and economic development.

Sports play a very essential role in the development of our youths. Participation in sporting programs must be done with promoting good values of development base on the projected aim of a program. Parents and the educational institutions matter most.

This article deals with crimes among youth in America.

The Little Disciples of Christ Youth Center services between 40-60 Indianapolis Youth each day. The program is in dire need of contributions.

4-H is no longer just livestock, farming and produce. Today 4-H tries hard and succeeds at making after-school, weekend, and summer programs fun for kids and families.

A comprehensive study on objects of youth appeal that are found within advertisements for cigarettes.

A letter from an opinionated parent to the youth coaches of the world who've begun to overlook the importance of instruction and disciplined practice.

Minneapolis-based Youth Frontiers really cares how our kids treat each other, and their one-day retreats for students is having a positive impact on students and drawing rave reviews from school officials who have utilized the program.

This is an overview of a new social phenomenon known as Youth Drain; when negative stressors begin to negatively impact a woman's emotional and physical well being.

"It's hard to live in a body and mind that you don't like." With depression so common among adolescents, these heart-wrenching words of a 14-year-old could very well represent the feelings of countless other youth.

Developmental Assets and their importance in a community is frighteningly important! Come discover some minor factors that could help save an entire community of youth.

How the results of the next election may forever change the statistics of youth gun violence

Growing up in the 1970's the only television that you had that was actually directed towards youth were educational programs and cartoons ...

The Surgeon General's Report on youth and violence describes how through research gathered how violence in the United State had grown during the years of 1983 to 1993.

Envision Your Future (EYF) is a strength-based, non-clinical, positive youth development program. It's designed to guide kids in exploring their future and helps them establish the foundation needed to successfully realize their dreams.

The best reaction youth workers can hear from retreat participants is that the retreat seemed "short". This is often a young person's way of saying he or she enjoyed the experience. These tips can help you to lead that kind of retreat.

The AP's new outreach to a younger demographic audience tries to pilot a number of new, creative techniques. But according to other youth media outlets, they fall short of giving direct voices to young people themselves.

A guide on how to finance higher education opportunities for former foster youth and orphans.

Christopher Dunbar, Jr., in his book Alternative Schooling of African American Youth, takes us into the lives of actual students involved in the alternative school setting.

The Westbrook Youth and Family Services will be hosting a Silent Auction and Dinner Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Water's Edge Inn and Resort from 6 p.m. to Midnight.

Today's youth are under more pressure than ever before and violence among youth is a serious concern.

Raising money for youth group activities can be very time consuming and frustrating. For the past 15 years I've been involved in fundraising activities, and have outlined some of the ideas that worked the best for us!

In this paper I will describe the effects of Afro-American youth at the elementary age. Therefore, we must not only consider age, but culture and economics as well...........

For school age children, the exposure to youth violence prevention programs, as part of the creative arts process, is important to the welfare and safety in school

Press On Youth Center provides a safe place for the youth of the Kearney, Nebraska community to do homework, "hang," and have both structure and fun.

Do the youth of America need a boost of motivation and something to care about?

America's youth for the most part feels disenfranchised and apathetic towards public policy. One vote, most feel, can not change lives. This article outlines the issues facing young adults and the importance of their voice.

Virginia Tech has been awarded a $1 million grant that purchased 308 new Tablet PCs and other digital equipment. They plan to use this equipment to help eliminate the "digital divide."

You won't find young people in Youth for Christ, the ministry founded by Billy Graham, at binge drinking or drug parties. You will finding them throughout the world, serving people, sharing the love of Christ.

Kathy Ireland will be addressing young global leaders in the United Nations at the 4th Annual International Youth Assembly.

The youth of today is often seen and labeled as a lost generation. The real issue is that this generation of youth's is being raised by a generation of lost parents, parents that are so void of common sense skills and what it takes to really be a functional parent.

Despite nationwide cuts in state and federal arts programs, Columbus, Ohio remains an excellent city to raise children that are involved in local art activities and events. There are no shortages of options for your children throughout the city.

Johns Hopkins University and Stanford University offer unique online gifted programs.

I propose a toast to you, the father who acts way too passionately towards youth sports programs. This is for screaming, cursing, and barking at the expense of your child's dignity and self-confidence...

"Yesterday's vote by House Democrats to allocate an unprecedented $141 million to failed abstinence-only programs is a slap in the face to science-based public health."

With public libraries throughout the country facing budget cuts each year, they are relying more and more on senior volunteers to help with library operations. Because of the efforts of retirees, neighborhood library branches are able to stay open.

The top 5 reasons why baseball has lost popularity among it's young black fans.

Simple ideas on developing a productive and fundamental practice for small town elementary and middle school age basketball players.

Highlights several different abstinence-only programs and the findings for each.

This article takes a look at positive role models of yesterday and today.

Congressionally-mandated evaluations released in April of this year demonstrated abstinence-only programs to have "no impact on adolescent behavior".

The National Theatre and the Kennedy Center both offer free performance outreach programs, providing cultural entertainment to anyone wishing to enjoy it.

During Black History Month, PBS usually showcases many interesting programs that deal with black history, and this year is no different.

Though federally-funded abstinence-only sex education programs in the U.S. are decried as failures, the federal government is nevertheless increasing funding for such programs, which ignore lesbian, gay, and queer sexual existence and otherwise disappoint our children.

The main thing that sets Aspen Education Programs apart from the rest is a great public relations/damage control plan that is always in effect and always being worked on especially to help out when 'tragedies' strike the industry.

Summer Reading Programs are a fun and rewarding way to encourage your child to read during the summer and best yet--they're free.

A review of the Princeton Senior Resource Center and their programs, accreditation, and other offerings to the community.

Officials are largely blaming declining visitation at America's national parks on lack of attendance by three major demographics - minorities, seniors and youth.

An alternative that is often necessary in the busy summer moths to the popular youth hostels in Copenhagen, are a similar enterprise known as Sleep-ins.

This paper describes how physical activity can decrease obesity and crime rates in today's youth. The theories behind this paper are backed by reliable sources. This is a great article to read for current or future parents.

A local teacher with a drive to encourage literacy, gets closer to opening the first Youth Literacy Center, Inc., in a small town in Massachusetts.

Bad sportsmanship has become all too common in the world of sports. Here's the scoop on one program that's doing something about it.

"Don't judge a book by its cover" such advice has always tried to inform people that stereotypes are just stereotypes. The sad thing is that they have failed dramatically. Stereotyping is as natural to humans as food and water.

Residential programs proclaim to provide therapeutic, family-focused services to youth; however, the majority of these programs nation-wide offer little more than a roof and three meals.

This year, Jacksonville is doing a better job at keeping the murder rate down. One wonders how such a large and diverse city can manage to decrease the murder rate in just one year. This is due in part to several programs that the city of Jacksonville has implemented.

Overview of Virginia Youth offenders in the Criminal Justice System

When it comes to youth and family services for two shoreline towns, it's the tale of two cities.

We tend to think that only soldiers suffer from "shell shock", or the effects of combat, but if you look around at today's urban youth, you might be surprised to find that they are also fighting their own modern day war...

The need for more after school programs is now greater than ever. With 75 and 74 murders in 2005 and 2006 respectively in the city of Boston, something needs to be done to keep the city's youth off the streets and out of trouble.

Our Youth Leadership Team has been recognized for several years for youth driven community service projects initiated and implemented by the girls.

Just as the lack of professional investment hinders player development, the economics of the grassroots system drives competitive events, not development. Until the economics change, entrepreneurs will flood the market with the events which make the most money.

With summer just around the corner, parents are once again facing the question of what their children are going to be doing this summer.Take a look at what the centers offer here.They might just have the solution you are looking for.

the methods of recruiting, indoctrinating, and holding people as "12-Step Program" members are the same techniques used by cults

How the CDC is encouraging violence prevention education to middle school children.

Classrooms across the nation employ measures to assist students in making responsible choices.

The impact findings show no overall impact on teen sexual activity, no differences in rates of unprotected sex, and some impacts on knowledge of STDs and perceived effectiveness of condoms and birth control pills."

Seniors often have such a limited income to use. I have gathered some great free things seniors can get in Wayne county, Michigan.

Basketball in New York City is a very special, special thing.

Government studies Suggest that approximately 4 million school-age children have ADHD

In this pre-professional environment, basic physical fitness for all youths is almost completely ignored and basic motor skills are left untaught as young athletes instead pursue advanced sport-specific skills.

African Americans have impacted the development of television on every conceivable front: news, comedy, drama. African American men and women are behind the scenes and leading the medium into the future. Here are just 23 names and titles to know

But, do NBA teams have a responsibility to be more involved with the development of future players? And, if so, what role should NBA teams take?

There are many city and state governments that are devoted to the reduction of juvenile crime and to the rehabilitation of juveniles who commit repeat offenses.

Skid Row is dirty, stinky, rough. But, within it's core lies an oasis for the children who live there. A starch white makeshift garage that houses the Inner City Arts Program; a place where children come to create, inspire and escape.

Learn all you can about merchandising, construction management, interior design and social work at CSU

Things to consider while looking at soccer clubs for your child.

Imagine being born into a broken home, a disfigured family, and losing the battle of life before you take your first breath. Your mother, forced to abandon you at the age of 3 months so she can create a source of income.

This essay will outline strategies and three theories that educators may use to facilitate learning.

A view of the constant pressure on our teens by media sources.

It's not too early to begin thinking about volunteering this summer, so let's take a look at some of the ways teenagers can volunteer in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ideas on preventing juvenile crime.

Involving your child in an after school program can enrich their lives.

Highlights the decline and desensitization of today's generation and offers guidelines for correction.

A research review of the Dangerous Decibels hearing loss prevention program.

"Prevention" has become a popular 'cause' word in political circles. It is the right thing to talk about. However, when it comes to allocating the moneys for it, the spoken priority is often lost.

In the 20th Century, the USA ruled International basketball and our way appeared to be the best way; there was no reason to evaluate the methods with which young players developed, as Team USA always won. Times have changed.

This article advocates for the need to have mandatory financial education in every classroom.

A new study of low-income New York City adolescents found that when it comes to dental hygiene Hispanics are better off.

Groups such as the Freedom From Religion Foundation can play the lawsuit games they play all day long without bothering me. However, when it comes to messing with successful youth programs, I draw the line.

Specific information about a private fund held by Chief Edmund Mosca used to pay for Old Saybrook Police Department expenses and community programs might be soon be forthcoming.

An overview of celebrating youth black creativity. Our children need to inspirations and need to be praised for their own wonderful skills that often get overlooked.

Youth gangs are not just something that started today in America. Cities have had to deal with gang-related problems for years.

Imagine seeing broken beer bottles at the playground, town-owned concessions stands getting broken into with items stolen, and the Academy Building, currently being used by the Boy Scouts, found vandalized.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of America is the positive place for kids. The club provides a safe place for kids to learn and grow, on-going relationships with caring adult professionals, life-enhancing programs and character developing experiences, hope and opportunity.