Native Youth

This report (PDF, 33 pages) explores the dynamics of combating child exploitation in these unique federal jurisdiction settings: Indian country, military installations, unaccompanied noncitizen minors entering the United States, cruise ships, and commercial flights. Learn more (PDF, 33 pages).    ...

This video defines Two-Spirit, its direct translation, and how the term first emerged in 1990. Learn more. 

This report analyzes how past and current federal policies create, maintain, and/or amplify racial, ethnic, and Tribal health inequities among young people and adults. It also identifies key features of policies that have served to reduce inequities and makes recommendations to help achieve racial, ethnic, and Tribal health equity. Learn ...

This webpage contains the CDC’s newest provisional estimates for suicide deaths in the United States in 2022. The data reveal that overall suicide rates increased approximately 2.6% from 2021 to 2022, while suicide rates for American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) decreased 6.1%, and suicide among people 10-24 years old ...

This toolkit (PDF, 35 pages) discusses challenges and solutions for recruiting and retaining youth in State Advisory Groups, developing mentorship programs, and youth conference/summit planning. This document provides information on increasing engagement with justice impacted communities, youth who are at-risk of involvement in the criminal justice system, Indigenous youth, BIPOC ...

Through the Free to Learn initiative, ED and HHS are encouraging states, territories, school districts, Tribal nations, and public health agencies to pledge to partner to create and support schools and other learning environments that prevent, address, and ameliorate the effects of bullying, violence, and hate while also supporting school ...

This webpage provides resources and information on Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (ICWA) requirements, adoptions, and customary adoptions within American Indian communities. Learn more. 

This fact sheet (PDF, 2 pages) contains resources for foster care and adoption of Native youth. California state-level resources and national resources are provided. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages).   

This video is a public service announcement (PSA) encouraging more people to channel their passion into service, kickstart their career, or leave a lasting impact working hand in hand with state, local, and tribal partners by serving with AmeriCorps. Learn more.