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Preparing for Disasters

The latest IWGYP newsletter features resources to help youth, families, educators, and youth-serving organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters (Partner: DHS Federal Emergency Management Agency).

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Helping All Youth Celebrate and Honor Their Unique Abilities

This Disability Pride Month, learn how to practice inclusion and accessibility for youth with disabilities with our youth topic.

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Reminding Parents about Vaccines

As parents prepare to send their students back to school, remind them routine vaccinations are a great tool to keep kids and teens healthy, in school, and ready to learn (Partner: HHS Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).

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Getting Summer Meals and Snacks to Youth

Through the SUN Meals Summer Food Service Program, kids and teens can eat meals and snacks during the summer at no cost at schools, parks, and other neighborhood locations (Partner: USDA Food and Nutrition Service).

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Announcements

Resource: Strategies for Increasing Diversity and Opportunity in Higher Education

Posted | Aug 02 2024

This report provides an organized and vetted list of relevant resources with information and promising strategies to help national, regional, and local educational agencies, and institutions of higher education (IHEs) understand and respond to the Supreme Court's decision. Learn more

Resource: Expecting and Parenting in Care: Tips for Youth

Posted | Aug 01 2024

This fact sheet (PDF, 15 pages) provides information for expecting and parenting youth about government assistance, parenting supports, medical services, and other resources. The resource also shares information about options and rights related to pregnancy and parenting. Learn more.

Resource: Virtual Family Time: Tips for Families

Posted | Aug 01 2024

This fact sheet (PDF, 6 pages) provides parents with tips, information, and activities on successful virtual family time sessions. Family time, also known as parent-child visits, is critical to promoting family bonding and setting the stage for successful reunification for families impacted by incarceration. Learn more.

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Disabilities

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Disabilities

Disabilities can be an important part of a young person’s identity and can contribute to their life in many ways. These identities shape how young…

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Mental Health

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Mental Health

Efforts can be made to promote positive mental health and prevent or minimize mental health problems.

Youth affected by mental health challenges

Trafficking Prevention

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Juvenile Justice
Safety
Trafficking of Youth

Members of the youth-serving community are in a unique position to recognize children who may be on the path to becoming victimized and to report…

Driver Safety

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Teen Driver Safety

Teen motor vehicle crashes can be prevented, and statistics indicate that annual teen fatal crashes have decreased...