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P3 Round 5 (FY 2021)

Performance Partnership Pilots for Disconnected Youth (P3) gives local, state, and Tribal governments flexibility to innovate to improve the outcomes of disconnected youth, offering waivers of federal requirements that impede effective and integrated service delivery.

Child Tax Credit

The Child Tax Credit will provide $3,000 to $3,600 per child for nearly all working families. Find more information in English and Spanish on childtaxcredit.gov.

Reports and Recommendations for Core Components

New evidence is available on the core components of youth programs that prevent externalizing behavior and promote social skills. Core components are the parts, features, attributes, or characteristics of an intervention that research shows are associated with its success.

Resources on COVID-19 Vaccination for Youth

The youth.gov webpage on COVID-19 has been updated with the latest resources on COVID-19 vaccinations for children, youth, and young adults. Resources are available for families, caregivers, physicians, community-based organizations, and more.

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CDC Recommendations: COVID-19 Vaccines for Children and Teens

CDC recommends everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Widespread vaccination is a critical tool to help stop the pandemic. Getting your child or teen vaccinated can bring you one step closer to enjoying the activities you miss.

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Resource: Factsheet on Improving Access and Care for Youth Mental Health and Substance Use Conditions

Posted | Oct 20 2021

This factsheet shares how agencies and offices across HHS are working together to advance behavioral health for children, youth, and their families, with an emphasis on youth mental health and substance use since taking office, including: ensuring access to quality, affordable health care, investing in community-based youth mental health and substance use care, increasing school-based behavioral health supports, and laying the groundwork for future improvements in youth mental health and substance use prevention and treatment. Learn more.

Resource: Financial Aid Bootcamp Webinar

Posted | Oct 18 2021

Dates: October 19 and 21, 2021
These bootcamp sessions are designed to help participants learn about: Federal student loan repayment options, default prevention, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, FSA tools and resources for students, parents, and college access professionals, and will feature a virtual line-by-line live demonstration of the 2022-23 FAFSA® form. This bootcamp provides participants the opportunity to ask questions and is ideal for students, parents, guidance counselors, student loan borrowers, college access professionals, college and career coaches, and other members of the financial aid community. Learn more and register.

Resources: Crisis Helplines

Posted | Sep 10 2021

If someone's life is in danger, call 911 or your local emergency number.

Below are crisis support services for specific needs:

Child Sexual Abuse. Stop It Now! Phone: 1-888-PREVENT (1-888-773-8368)
Crime Victims. National Center for Victims of Crime. Phone: 1-855-4VICTIM (1-855-484-2846)
Dating Abuse. Love is Respect. Phone: 1-866-331-9474, TTY: 1-866-331-8453, or Text LOVEIS TO 22522
Disaster Distress. SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline. Phone or Text: 1-800-985-5990
Domestic Violence. National Domestic Violence Hotline. Phone: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233), TTY: 1-800-787-3224
Missing and Abducted Children. Child Find of America, Inc. Phone: 1-800-I-AM-LOST (1-800-426-5678), or National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Phone: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Rape and Sexual Abuse. Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. Phone: 1-800-656-HOPE (1-800-656-4673)
Runaway and Homeless Youth. National Runaway Safeline. Phone: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), or Text: 66008
Suicide Prevention. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Phone: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255), TTY: 1-800-799 4889