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)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 28, 2006

$5.2 Million Available for Adolescent and Family Substance Abuse Treatment Grants
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
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)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: March 31, 2006

National Crime Prevention Council Offers Grants for Youth Service Learning Projects
The Foundation Center
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 1, 2006

FY 2006 Food Stamp Outreach Grant Competition
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 3, 2006

Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants to State Domestic Violence Coalitions
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 3, 2006

Improving the Well-Being of Children - Native American Healthy Marriage Initiative
The Administration for Native Americans (ANA)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 4, 2006

Family Violence Prevention and Services/Grants for Battered Women’s Shelters and Related Assistance/Grants to States
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 6, 2006

$9.7 Million Available for Treatment of Homeless
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 6, 2006

Mattel Children's Foundation Announces Second Year of Domestic Grantmaking Program
The Foundation Center
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 7, 2006

Drug Free Communities Support Program
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 10, 2006

The Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP)
U.S. Department of Education Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 12, 2006

YouthActionNet To Help Fund Youth-Led Social Change Projects
The Foundation Center
APPLICATION DUE DATE: April 15, 2006

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

NATIONAL FUNDING AWARDS:

SAMHSA Announces $22 Million for Hurricane Katrina Crisis Counseling Assistance
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

NGA Awards Grants To Improve Adolescent Literacy
National Governor’s Association (NGA)

PREVENTION AND TREATMENT NEWS:

Parents Pivotal in Keeping Teens Away From Drugs, Reveals New Data
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

More High School Kids Than Ever Before at Risk During Spring Break
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

Alliance for a Healthier Generation Launches Effort To Create 'Healthy Schools'
The Foundation Center

Reading and Behavior Problems Intertwined in Boys
The Society for Research in Child Development

Fact Sheet: Department of Justice Initiative To Combat Gangs
U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ)

New Report on Alarming Trends in Girls' Use of Drugs, Alcohol, Cigarettes, and Prescription Drugs
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)

NGA Welcomes Education Efforts of Alliance for a Healthier Generation
National Governor’s Association (NGA)

Girl Scouts of the USA Proudly Co-Sponsors Girls National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week
Girl Scouts of America (GSA)

Suicide Brings Attention to Teen Prescription Drug Use
Join Together

OTHER NATIONAL NEWS:

America’s Promise Alliance Serves Youth Through “Job Shadow Day 2006”
America’s Promise

Federal Student Aid Ban Amended
Join Together

Welfare Reform Reauthorized; Healthy Marriage, Fatherhood Initiative Approved; Work Requirement Strengthened
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)

IMLS Awards Youth Research Contract to Institute for Learning Innovation
Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS)

New Report: Engaging Families in After School Programs Promotes Youth Development and Learning
Harvard Family Research Project (HFRP)

Young People Involved in Sports Vote and Volunteer More Than Non-Athletes
National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS)

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:

National Clearinghouse on Families & Youth
Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) Launches Newly Redesigned Website

Family and Youth Services Bureau Recruiting Grant Reviewers

MENTOR/ National Mentoring Partnership: Working To Expand the World of Quality Mentoring

White House Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Conference Homepage

The National Collaboration for Youth Front-Line Youth Worker Observation Assessment Tool - 10 Competencies for Front-Line Youth Workers
10 Competencies for Front-Line Youth Workers Pocket Brochure

** 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.