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Helping Adolescents Obtain the Health Care and Services They Need

Take Action for Adolescents is designed to motivate, energize, and inspire adults who support adolescents. Learn more about the US Department of Heath and Human Services' Office of Population Affairs’ Call to Action and how to get involved.

Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity

This Native American Heritage Month, join the US Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs in celebrating the traditions, languages, and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their histories and contributions thrive.

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Shining a Light on Preventing Homelessness and Running Away

This National Runaway Prevention Month, join the US Department of Health and Human Services’ Family and Youth Services Bureau in shining a light on the experiences of youth who have run away and youth who have experienced homelessness, which too often remain invisible.

Empowering Youth: Finding Points of Connection

This National Adoption Month, join the US Department of Health and Human Services' Children's Bureau in bringing attention to the need for adoptive families for teens in the US foster care system and how professionals can find points of connection with youth.

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Resource: Eliminating Educator Shortages through Increasing Educator Diversity and Addressing High-need Shortage Areas

Posted | Nov 30 2023

This policy brief outlines the Department’s current efforts to support and advance educator diversity and address high-need shortage areas. The brief features visualizations underscoring national and state data on teacher diversity and areas in which states have particular shortages. Learn more.

Resource: Permanency Planning with Youth

Posted | Nov 30 2023

This webpage shares resources to help child welfare professionals as they permanency plan with youth. The webpage provides links to resources on culturally responsive practices, identity development, and youth engagement. Learn more.

Webinar Recording: Supporting English Learners (ELs) Experiencing Homelessness: An ARP-HCY Implementation Spotlight

Posted | Nov 30 2023

This webinar recording explores the challenges faced by English learners (ELs) experiencing homelessness, strategies for partnership and collaboration, and promising practices to sustain wraparound supports beyond the availability of American Rescue Plan – Homeless Children and Youth (ARP-HCY) funding. Learn more.