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Pub. Date
[2010]
Description
Positive youth development is an approach, not a program, that guides communities in developing and implementing services, opportunities and supports so that young people can be engaged and reach their full potential. It is a conceptual and practical lens that can enhance prevention, intervention and treatment models. What makes this approach unique is that it emphasizes the many positive attributes of young people and focuses on working to develop...
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Service learning is an opportunity for children and youth in your program to engage in the world around them. This may be at a local, regional, or even global level. By participating in these processes, young people are able to both volunteer their time and efforts, while also learning and developing on a personal and academic level.
Series
Pub. Date
2009.
Description
This MCH Action Guide was created in order to assist local MCH programs with developing their MCH plan. The Positive Youth Development Action Guide is intended to help local health agencies and community partners develop evidence-based Specific Measurable Achievable Realistic Time-framed (SMART) goals and objectives for their work with youth. This guide identifies strategies and action steps to infuse positive youth development into your program,...
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
There is a great deal of research that demonstrates the incredibly positive impact that participation in after school programs has on improving school attendance. This is dramatically increased when programs and schools work together collaboratively. Using the references provided at the end of this mini-guide, you will be able to access much of this data and research.
Pub. Date
2015.
Description
Positive youth development (PYD) is an approach and philosophy to working with youth. It includes using an intentionally optimistic frame of mind and positive perspective in your daily work. For some, it will include a cultural shift within the program, their practices and policies, as well as the way staff view their work and how they interact with youth on a daily basis. PYD includes intentional efforts to providing programming, opportunities for...
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