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Calling All 16–25 Year Olds to Apply for the YE4C Editorial Board!

Youth Engaged 4 Change (YE4C) seeks passionate young people to apply to join the YE4C Editorial Board! This paid consultant opportunity gives youth and young adults the chance to create meaningful content, refine leadership skills, and be an ambassador to peers.

Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review

The Teen Pregnancy Prevention Evidence Review (TPPER) identified programs and program components (elements and activities that make up programs) with evidence of effectiveness in reducing teen pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, and associated sexual risk behaviors.

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ONDCP Substance Abuse Prevention Videos

Youth leaders from the Drug-Free Communities Support Program are sharing prevention messages and encouraging young people to make healthy choices.

Map My Community Search Tool

Use the youth.gov Map My Community tool to find organizations with federally-funded youth programs to start collaborations and/or to identify gaps in programs and services.

Grants.gov Custom Search Tool

Visit the youth.gov customized search of Grants.gov to help you find open grant announcements for programs that serve youth and their families.

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Resource: Engaging Youth on the Path to Permanency

Posted | Oct 01 2026

This resource shares key elements of authentic youth engagement in promoting permanency for youth in foster care. The article shares tools, strategies, and key competencies of youth engagement for child welfare professionals. Learn more.

Resource: Data Breach Scenario Trainings

Posted | Sep 30 2026

These trainings help educational organizations at all levels conduct internal staff development on data breaches. The training packages include ready-to-use resources and materials for several scenarios, including an AI grading system compromise, AI-generated phishing and deepfake calls, and a password data breach. Learn more.

Resource: Fentanyl Awareness Hub

Posted | Sep 29 2026

This webpage presents information and resources around fentanyl awareness. Fentanyl is the leading cause of death for adults ages 18 to 45. Learn more.

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