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Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Administration for Community Living (ACL), National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)

The Transitions to Adulthood Center for Research is seeking applications for Family Advisory Board (FAB) members. The FAB is a virtual board comprised of individuals with familial experiences with a young adult with a mental health condition. FAB members will use their life experiences supporting and interacting with their young adult family members to help the Center tailor their research projects and products to include the "Family Voice" perspective and provide feedback surrounding language, content, and clarity. The FAB will meet virtually once a month to provide feedback on research related projects and products. Learn more and apply.  

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Justice (DOJ), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

This resource (PDF, 8 pages) shares an overview of marijuana use among young people and provides tips for how to get involved to prevent marijuana use among youth and young adults. The publication describes the physical, academic, and social consequences of marijuana use and offers federal resources to assist in prevention efforts. Learn more (PDF, 8 pages). 

 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Program and Grantee Support Services (PGSS)

This webpage describes a mixed-methods study conducted by ED's Region 9 Comprehensive Center to provide insights and strategies for supporting a diverse teacher workforce to strengthen student learning in schools and districts. The webpage describes findings that align with each of Secretary Miguel Cardona’s four priority areas: 

  1. Support students through pandemic response and recovery. 

  1. Boldly address opportunity and achievement gaps. 

  1. Make higher education more inclusive and affordable. 

  1. Ensure pathways through higher education lead to successful careers.

Learn more. 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Program and Grantee Support Services (PGSS)

This self-paced course is designed to increase awareness and understanding of how to design professional learning experiences that are high quality, engaging, and aligned with adult learning principles. Learn more. 

 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Program and Grantee Support Services (PGSS)

This guide offers strategies for engaging with and using the Summer and Afterschool Needs Assessment to diagnose needs and strengths, support continuous improvement processes, and better connect program providers to expertise and resources in the community. Learn more. 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE), Office of Program and Grantee Support Services (PGSS)

The Summer and Afterschool Needs Assessment helps youth-serving programs and organizations learn best practices for planning and delivering high-quality summer and afterschool programs and identify areas where they might benefit from guidance or support. The needs assessment provides organizations with a better understanding of their strengths and needs and connects them to aligned and targeted resources and guidance. Learn more. 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

This guide (PDF, 7 pages) informs campus law enforcement and public safety officials about human trafficking and its indicators so that they can be better prepared to recognize potential victims on college or university campuses. The guide includes information about taking a victim-centered approach and explores how trauma can affect victim behavior. Learn more (PDF, 7 pages). 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

This guide (PDF, 10 pages) seeks to inform school resource officers (SROs) about human trafficking and its indicators so they can be better prepared to recognize a potential victim and know how to report a potential case. This guide includes information about: 

  • What human trafficking is 

  • How to recognize human trafficking among youth 

  • Tips for talking to students about general exploitation 

  • Building life skills that may help prevent youth from being trafficked 

  • Reporting options if you suspect a student is affected by human trafficking or being exploited 

  • Ensuring potential victims or impacted students get connected to appropriate service providers/support services 

Learn more (PDF, 10 pages) 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

This guide (PDF, 8 pages) spreads awareness of human trafficking among student leaders on college campuses. The guide includes information about: 

  • What human trafficking is 

  • How to recognize human trafficking on college campuses 

  • Key indicators of human trafficking 

  • Examples of human trafficking on college campuses 

  • Tips for how to spread awareness in your campus community 

  • Reporting options if you suspect someone is affected by human trafficking or being exploited  

Learn more (PDF, 8 pages). 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS)

This fact sheet (PDF, 9 pages) shares 10 strategies that serve as the building blocks for a comprehensive school safety program. These timeless strategies directly support the prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery practices as outlined in the School Guide and the District Guide in support of school emergency preparedness efforts. Learn more (PDF, 9 pages). 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Education (ED), Office of Safe and Healthy Students (OSHS)

This fact sheet (PDF, 3 pages) provides guidance to school districts about continually evaluating and enhancing high-quality emergency operations plans (EOPs). The fact sheet presents the following considerations for reviewing, updating, and strengthening EOPs: 

  • Conduct emergency exercises 

  • Collaborate with community partners 

  • Focus on sustainability 

  • Conduct evaluations consistently 

Additional resources are provided. Learn more (PDF, 3 pages). 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families

This toolkit educates and equips individuals and organizations to raise awareness about human trafficking and their role in responding to and reporting human trafficking. The toolkit shares examples of crucial connections that will increase the health and well-being of people at risk or experiencing human trafficking. Learn more (PDF, 25 pages). 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Commerce (DOC), Census Bureau

This webpage contains resources for American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) populations about understanding and accessing the American Community Survey (ACS). Resources include training materials, information about responding to the survey, and ways to find data. Learn more. 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children’s Bureau

This webpage contains a video and corresponding discussion guide to help facilitate conversations among child welfare teams about advancing racial equity in practice. Learn more. 

Posted: January 18, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children’s Bureau

This resource provides an overview of the seven measures to support Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) planning and implementation activities. The resource summarizes: 

  • The seven CFSR outcomes and corresponding statewide data indicators and case review items 

  • The seven CFSR systemic factors and related items 

This resource is designed to help new or experienced CFSR team members and their partners prepare for the CFSR Statewide Assessment or Onsite Review. Learn more. 

 

Posted: January 11, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

This three-part webinar series will explore effective practices for mentoring, with particular focus on grassroots mentoring organizations. Topics range from cultivating meaningful community connections to navigating resource constraints. Webinars will occur on these days: 

  • January 18, 2024, 1:00—2:30 pm ET 

  • May 16, 2024, 1:00—2:30 pm ET 

  • September 19, 2024, 1:00—2:30 pm ET 

Learn more and register. 

Posted: January 10, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Division of Adolescent and School Health (DASH)

This toolkit shares research-based information and practical tools to help school systems develop and implement a plan to advance the wellness of all school employees. The toolkit is built around two primary goals: 

  1. Build Knowledge: This section introduces planning teams to a research-based framework for advancing school employee wellness. This section also highlights the unique role that school systems play in employee wellness and emphasizes a focus on equity to meet the needs of increasingly diverse school systems. 

  1. Take Action: This section outlines a research-based process that planning teams can use to apply concepts from the Build Knowledge section. This section also links to practical tools to help teams at all stages of planning and implementation. 

Learn more. 

Posted: January 10, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

This webpage describes CDC's Improving Mental, Behavioral and Academic Supports to Students and Families project, which provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to share their perspectives on matters that impact their child’s school experiences, mental health, and overall wellbeing. The webpage also highlights conference materials and media literacy campaign materials related to supporting youth mental health and wellbeing through family engagement. Learn more. 

Posted: January 10, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Health & Human Services, Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Office of Justice Services, Indian Health Services, Behavioral Health Division, Nat'l Center on Youth Prevention Treatment & Recovery

Date: March 18-20, 2024
Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Held in conjunction with the Pathways to Wellness Forum occurring March 20-21, 2024, the National Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery will bring together all relevant stakeholders, constituencies, and interested parties from around the country to address the number one public health issue facing young people today: alcohol and other drugs. This will be the first joint national meeting in over a decade convened to address this public health imperative. Learn more and register.

Posted: January 10, 2024
Agencies & Departments:
Department of Labor (DOL), Employment and Training Administration (ETA)

The Youth Systems Building Academy (YSB Academy) provides local workforce systems and their community partners with individualized training and tailored technical assistance as they create plans to explore, design, test, implement, or scale system-level approaches to engage and support young people entering the workforce. Learn more.