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Making Waves for Water Awareness

From April 22 to May 12, the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Water and Youth Engaged 4 Change are hosting a creative contest aimed at engaging youth ages 13-24 in reflecting on the importance of water in their communities and exploring careers in water conservation and systems.

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Combining Technical Classroom Instruction with Paid Work Experience

The 1st National Youth Apprenticeship Week (Partner: DOL) is May 5-11 and highlights the benefits and value of Registered Apprenticeship program opportunities for youth ages 16-24.

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Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.

National Foster Care Month (Partner: HHS Children's Bureau) recognizes the important role that people from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families.

Helping Children and Teens Manage Life Stressors

Mental Health Awareness Month (HHS Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) provides resources and information to support youth and communities who may need mental health support.

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Advancing Adolescent Health Equity

National Adolescent Health Month (Partner: HHS Office of Population Affairs) emphasizes the importance of building on young people’s strengths and potential, encouraging meaningful youth engagement in adolescent health activities, and highlighting key topics in adolescent health.

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Announcements

Resource: Methodological Research to Support the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence

Posted | May 03 2024

This report (PDF, 338 pages) describes efforts to review and assess the National Survey of Children’s Exposure to Violence (NatSCEV). The report recommends alternative approaches and design options for administering the survey to increase response rates. Learn more.

Resource: Infographic on School Safety and Reporting Program Resources for the K-12 Community

Posted | May 03 2024

This infographic (PDF, 3 pages) highlights strategies and resources to enhance student and school safety through the use of reporting programs. The infographic includes specific actions K-12 schools and school districts can take to enable, improve, and sustain reporting systems and create an environment that empowers students to share concerns. Learn more.

Resource: Building and Sustaining Collaborative Community Relationships

Posted | May 03 2024

This tip sheet helps child welfare agencies collaborate with community-based partners to assess agency services and prevention efforts, promote communication and information sharing across systems, increase understanding of the family’s needs, and provide better overall support to children and families. Learn more.