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Share with Youth: Student Loan Debt Relief Is Blocked

Courts have issued orders blocking the student debt relief program. As a result, at this time, Federal Student Aid (FSA) is not accepting applications. Subscribe to FSA for updates.

STATEMENT

Read the statement from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on the recent District Court ruling on the Student Debt Relief Program.

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Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

With the recent announcement of a one-time federal student loan debt relief plan, the Federal Trade Commission has provided tips on how to avoid student loan scammers.

ACF Dear Colleague Letter Addressing the Impacts of Parent and Caregiver Loss on Children

This Dear Colleague Letter provides information about federal resources available to support children, youth, and families who have experienced the loss of a parent or caregiver and encourage everyone to consider their role in supporting families and building community resilience.

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Resources for Helping Youth Cope after a Mass Shooting

In response to recent school and other mass shootings, youth.gov has compiled a list of resources to help youth, families, educators, and community members cope with and talk about community trauma, as well as provide psychological first aid and bolster resilience.

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Resource: Prevention Profiles: Take Five – David Anderson

Posted | Dec 01 2022

In this podcast episode, David Anderson, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, discusses the following:

Findings on substance misuse prevention efforts from the College Alcohol Survey
Insights from campus-based professionals working on alcohol and drug misuse issues
A new guide on professional competencies for drug and alcohol misuse prevention in higher education

In the interview, Dr. Anderson expresses sentiments of hopefulness and explains how he applies his advice of "persevere, maintain optimism, and hope" to drug and alcohol misuse prevention efforts. Learn more.

Nationwide Pre-Apprenticeship Initiative

Posted | Nov 30 2022

DOL announced an initiative to expand its pre-apprenticeship opportunities for Job Corps students and connect them to Registered Apprenticeship programs. The effort will allow Job Corps centers throughout the nation to emphasize pre-apprenticeship programs in green energy, healthcare, information technology, and other high-growth industry sectors. Learn more.

Resource: Ask Youth Challenge

Posted | Nov 30 2022

This webpage provides graphics and information about the #AskYouthChallenge. Individuals and child welfare professionals are encouraged to use the graphics to show that they are committed to listening to teens and are practicing making their voices heard in every conversation. The Ask Youth Challenge focuses on using every opportunity to ask youth about their journey, get their perspectives, establish trust, and participate in engaging conversations about adoption and permanency options with youth. Learn more.