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Latest Product Recalls
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death from thousands of types of consumer products. You can find information on over 5,000 product recalls and recall alerts on the CPSC website.
Playground Safety Publications
Publications from the CPSC regarding safety hazards and issues of various types of playground equipment.
Safety Hazards in Child Care Settings
CPSC has long been concerned about hazards in the home, especially as they affect young children. Because similar hazards may be present in organized child care settings, CPSC staff conducted a national study of potential dangers in these settings to identify how to help prevent injuries and ensure greater safety for children.
Federal Listservs
Stay connected with federal youth-related activities and initiatives. Many federal agencies offer listservs that regularly announce new funding opportunities and other items of interest. Check out the opportunities below:
PreventionED
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Safe and Drug-Free Schools offers additional funding information through the PreventionED listserv. This listserv includes a newsletter, legislation, and information on grant opportunities available through other federal programs.
JUVJUST
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)’s listserv, JUVJUST, is a link to the latest juvenile justice information from OJJDP and the field. Announcements are sent when new publications are received or for other important newsworthy events.
Media Campaign Flash
The Office of National Drug Control Policy’s National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign’s (the Campaign) Media Campaign Flash is a source for the latest news, information resources, and partnership opportunities related to the Campaign.
Youth Initiatives Update
Each month, Youth Initiatives Update brings you the latest information on new youth-related initiatives and resources. The National Clearinghouse for Children and Youth, a service of the Family and Youth Services Bureau at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, selects the postings from the Web sites of more than 100 national organizations and federal agencies. To subscribe, send an e-mail to yiu@ncfy.com.
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center (NYVPRC), sponsored by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and federal partners working on youth violence, provides e-newsletters and announcement lists created to assist local government and community leaders interested in planning, implementing, and sustaining community-wide youth violence prevention strategies.
Help Youth Connect to Internships!
Internships promote positive youth development and are a great way for youth to get involved in the federal government. Youth can visit the Internship pages on Youth Engaged 4 Change to learn about the skills needed to compete for internships in public service, access current internship opportunities, and get advice from peers and professionals with experience in the federal government.
Comprehensive Services for Opportunity Youth Resource List
This resource provides a list of comprehensive services for opportunity youth.
Youth Development Across the Federal Government: A Thought Leader Conversation with Cheri Hoffman
Recently, Karen Pittman spoke with Cheri Hoffman, who chairs the working group and also directs the Division of Children and Youth Policy for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation at the Department of Health and Human Services. The conversation explored how the working group helps federal agencies approach positive youth development and emerging ways that the working group is tackling its mission. On this page you’ll find selected excerpts of the session along with the full recording, an interactive transcript, the slide presentation, and further resources.
America's Children: Key National Indicators of Well Being
The Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics produces this publication annually on the well being of children and families across the U.S.
Recovery.gov
Recovery.gov is the U.S. Government's official website to provide easy access to data related to Recovery Act spending.
USASpending.gov
USAspending.gov provides federal funding information to the public, as collected from federal agencies, in an easy to use website. The data is largely from sources: the Federal Procurement Data System, which contains information about federal contracts; and the Federal Assistance Award Data System, which contains information about federal financial assistance such as grants, loans, insurance, and direct subsidies like Social Security.
USASpending Website Upgrades
USASpending.gov is upgrading. This federal government’s website informs the public about federal awards. Upgrades include new features that will provide information about federal grant funds invested at the state and county levels.