Youth Initiatives Update

Dear Colleague:

As you know, the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) disseminates the NCFY Youth Initiatives Update, a monthly compilation of information on new youth-related initiatives and resources selected from the Web sites of more than 100 national organizations and Federal agencies.

We hope you find the information useful. Please feel free to contact NCFY by telephone at (301) 608-8098 or by e-mail at ncfy@acf.hhs.gov if you have questions.

The NCFY Staff

CURRENT FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (FEDERAL and NON-FEDERAL)
(Arranged in Order of Application Due Date)

The Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Is Accepting Applications for the Basic Center Program (BCP)
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ACYF-CY-0063.html
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 28, 2006

Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/EH06-602.htm
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 21, 2006

FY06 Outcome Evaluations of Violence Prevention Programs
U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)
http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000732.pdf
APPLICATION DUE DATE: February 24, 2006

2006 Learn and Serve America Community-Based Grant Program
Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS)
http://www.learnandserve.org/for_organizations/funding/nofa_detail.asp?tbl_nofa_id=18
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 7, 2006

Balance Bar Offers Individual/Team Grants and Community Grants
The Foundation Center
http://www.foundationcenter.org/pnd/rfp/rfp_print.jhtml?id=120800042
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 15, 2006

$5.2 Million Available for Adolescent and Family Substance Abuse Treatment Grants
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/news/newsreleases/060106_family.htm
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 29, 2006

Family Centered Substance Abuse Treatment Grants for Adolescents and Their Families
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/Grants06/RFA/TI_06_007_adolescent.aspx
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 31, 2006

FY 2006 Food Stamp Outreach Grant Competition
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp/outreach/grants/2006/rfa.pdf
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 3, 2006

Improving the Well-Being of Children - Native American Healthy Marriage Initiative
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/HHS-2006-ACF-ANA-NA-0021.html
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 4, 2006

$9.7 Million Available for Treatment of Homeless
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/news/newsreleases/060206b_homeless.htm
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 6, 2006

FEDERAL AGENCY INFORMATION ON NEW INITIATIVES AND RESOURCES WITH A FOCUS ON YOUTH

NATIONAL FUNDING AWARDS:

Jackson Announces $58 Million To Offer Thousands of Young People a New Start Through HUD’s Youthbuild Program
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr06-005.cfm

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT NEWS:

First Lady Laura Bush and Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales Open National Conference on At-Risk Youth
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/pressreleases/OJJDP06026.htm

Boy Scouts of America Partners With the Department of Homeland Security's Ready Kids Program
Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
http://www.scouting.org/nav/enter.jsp?s=mc&c=pr

More People in Drug Abuse Treatment Began Drug Use Before Age 13
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
http://www.samhsa.gov/news/newsreleases/060126_teds.htm

Youth Safety Online: Resources on the YouthLearn Website
Youth Learn.org
http://news.youthlearn.org/archives/000283.html

Black, White Teens Show Differences in Nicotine Metabolism
National Institutes on Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jan2006/index.htm

The AACAP and the APA Are Committed To Working With the FDA To Strengthen Safeguards for the Treatment of Children and Adolescents With ADHD
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP)
http://www.aacap.org/press_releases/2006/0209.htm

Girls Aspire To Be 'Normal Healthy,' According to New Girl Scout Research Institute Study
Girl Scouts of America (GSA)
http://www.girlscouts.org/news/news_releases/2006/healthy_living.asp

Department of Justice Holds First Training Session on Child Abduction Response Teams
Office of Justice Programs (OJP)
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/pressreleases/OJJDP06033.htm

Even Parents Who Smoke Can Warn Kids Against Habit
Join Together
http://www.jointogether.org/news/research/summaries/2006/even-parents-who-smoke-can.html

Report Provides Quantitative Research on the High Rates of Teen Pregnancy Among Foster Care Youth
TeenPregnancy.org
http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/Fostering_Hope.pdf

Most Behaviors Preceding Major Causes of Preventable Death Have Begun by Young Adulthood
National Institutes on Health (NIH)
http://www.nih.gov/news/pr/jan2006/nichd-11.htm

OTHER NATIONAL NEWS:

Health Care for Homeless Site Offers RHY Studies and Statistics
National Healthcare for the Homeless Council
http://www.nhchc.org/Research/HCH_RESEARCH_UPDATE_10-05FINAL.pdf

HHS To Make Available Federal Surplus Property for Supportive Housing To Assist the Homeless
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
http://www.dhhs.gov/news/press/2006pres/20060126.html

Teenage Volunteer From Mississippi Gets Front Row Seat at State of the Union
Learn and Serve America
http://www.learnandserve.org/about/newsroom/releases_detail.asp?tbl_pr_id=246

First Lady Laura Bush, USA Freedom Corps Encourage Students To Serve in the Gulf During Spring, Summer Breaks
USA Freedom Corps
http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/about_usafc/newsroom/printable_press.asp?ID=1188

New Approaches Address Getting Alienated Young Men Back to School or Jobs
The Urban Institute
http://www.urban.org/publications/900909.html

Youth Curfews Continue To Show Promise
National League of Cities (NLC)
http://www.nlc.org/Newsroom/Press_Room/7831.cfm?TYPE=popup

FEATURED RESOURCES OF THE MONTH:

* (NCFY) recommends the following resources for organizations and individuals working on behalf of families and youth. You may wish to utilize the information below to learn about new and improved ways to positively impact youth and families in your community.

FEATURED WEB RESOURCES:

Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Launches Newly Redesigned Website
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/fysb/

Family and Youth Services Bureau Recruiting Grant Reviewers
www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/grantreview

Mentoring Website Seeking To Encourage, Educate and Empower Mentors of Youth
www.mentoryouth.com

White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference Homepage
www.dtiassociates.com/fbci/

FEATURED PUBLICATIONS:

The new YES! - Youth Empowerment Strategies for All fact sheet series, from the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY) on behalf of the Family and Youth Services Bureau, provides helpful tips on how youth-serving programs can tailor the Positive Youth Development approach to:

• Youth With Developmental Disabilities
• Children of Prisoners
• Youth Who Are at Risk of Gang Activity
• Youth With Mental Health Problems
• Working With Pregnant and Parenting Youth

Feel free to make and distribute your own photocopies, download the fact sheets from ncfy.acf.hhs.gov, or order extra copies today by calling NCFY at (301) 608-8098, or by sending an e-mail to ncfy@acf.hhs.gov.

** The Youth Initiatives Update comprises links to Web sites with information on programs, organizations, resources, and publications relevant to children, youth, and family issues. Inclusion of this information does not imply endorsement by the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), or the National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth (NCFY). Moreover, the points of view or opinions expressed on these Web sites do not necessarily represent the official position, policies, or views of FYSB, HHS, or NCFY.