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Nurture Children & Youth


When families, schools and communities take the view that children and youth are valued and respected assets to society, they necessarily support environments that nurture youth development. Children raised to embrace positive social values, to seek self-understanding, and to value their self-worth grow to become community-minded young adults with a sense of belonging and a belief in their resiliency. See how you can help our community's children grow into tomorrow's leaders.

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Promote Positive Youth Development

Protect Vulnerable Children
(under development)

End Youth Violence
(under development)

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A stronger community

Supporting Parents as Their Child's First Teacher

PACK involves parents in their children's educational and cultural development.


Boys & Girls Club Making Strides

A young studentVolunteer and staff leaders are putting the Club on firm footing.

Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

The Women & Family Life Center in Guilford is building young women's self-esteem.

News, Reports & Resources

 

Earnest and Young: Citywide Youth Coalition (The Daily Nutmeg, 2/28/12)

 


‘Safe Places’
created for New Haven’s at-risk kids (11/17/11)

 

Search Institute has developed a list of 15 "thriving indicators," or constructive behaviors, postures, and commitments that societies value and need in youth. These indicators serve as a way of evaluating and analyzing program success based
on positive outcomes, instead of negative ones. Read more...

 

 

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