For the past 15 years, the Thrive Foundation for Youth has enabled leading researchers to explore the science of thriving, or what it takes to achieve one’s full potential. What they’ve found could turn the tide for millions of disadvantaged youth in America.
Time and time again, the world is reminded that anyone is capable of inflicting harm on others.
The first step to becoming an ally to transgender and nonbinary people is to learn more; thank you for taking that step with us! It …
Ways to Care for Young People Who Are Attracted to More Than One Gender Introduction At The Trevor Project, we’re always working to create a […]
A study challenges an assumption children are more likely to be abused if cared for by a step-parent.
I was 25 years old when I experienced my first flat tire. I had only been driving for four years at that point since, in my day, foster children weren’tGet
The best way -- really the only way -- to make a lasting difference in the life of a seriously troubled child is to provide help to the whole family.
The Family First Prevention Services Act provides many opportunities to transform the child welfare system into a system of support that is focused on prevention and strengthening families.
1. Use Social Media-Social media has an empowering effect send articles, with the click of a button, you can spread the word. Youth do not need the mainstream media to voice their views! 2. Report– Report photos that exploit girls and young women when you see them on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram …
Don't say it can't be done: Changing your life for the better.
Restrictive policies "seem to be a marker for an environment where trans and nonbinary youth are at risk," says the lead author of a new study.
There are many children who are in need of support and families who need connection. We at Catholic Social Services (CSS) are working to support them.
You can make the holidays bright for a child or teen in foster care by becoming a Holiday Hero! Learn how to get involved.
We live in a world full of turmoil and immorality; it seems that everywhere you look, sin abounds. This is especially tragic for teenagers, who are bombarded and pressured by the culture on every side as they try to determine what they will do for the rest of their lives. It’s no wonder that so [...]
Finishing strong is the leadership skill to do what it takes, no matter the cost, in order to accomplish the goal.
How could we see our ministries embrace hope instead of fear?
Attendance is one of the most frustrating parts of youth ministry.
How can you begin to be good news to the high school campus near you?
For the past few years, it has been obvious that the culture in which we do ministry has fundamentally changed. I know that pop culture continues to devolve into twerkfests on MTV, but that is nothing new. What I am seeing that is new, is that the Christian adults within this culture have a totally …