NEW MEXICO VOICES FOR CHILDREN
Albuquerque, NM:
New Mexico Has Third Most At-Risk Youth
How Can Adults Help Youth Thrive?
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.
How local youth are managed after school threats
Time and time again, the world is reminded that anyone is capable of inflicting harm on others.
A Guide to Being an Ally to Transgender and Nonbinary Youth
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 …
How to Support Bisexual Youth
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 […]
Stepfathers' youth 'factor in homicides'
A study challenges an assumption children are more likely to be abused if cared for by a step-parent.
The Little Things That Elude Foster Youths
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
Want to help troubled youth? Help their families
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.
Leveraging the FFPSA for Older Youth: Prevention Provisions
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.
20 Ways Youth Can Prevent Violence Against Girls & Women
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 …
Halt Violence founder looks to show troubled youth a better path
Don't say it can't be done: Changing your life for the better.
Trans Youth Assaulted More Often When Restroom Use Restricted
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.
We aim to give hope to Alaskan youth who are without homes
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.
We Need Your Help Finding Holiday Gifts for WV Youth in Foster Care!
You can make the holidays bright for a child or teen in foster care by becoming a Holiday Hero! Learn how to get involved.
How Christian Camps can Help Troubled Youths
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 [...]
What Is Required to Finish Strong in Youth Ministry?
Finishing strong is the leadership skill to do what it takes, no matter the cost, in order to accomplish the goal.
What Is the Achilles Heel of Youth Ministry?
How could we see our ministries embrace hope instead of fear?
What To Do When Students Don't Show Up
Attendance is one of the most frustrating parts of youth ministry.
6 Practices for Youth Ministry on a School Campus
How can you begin to be good news to the high school campus near you?
What Happens when Parents and Kids see Youth Group as Simply an Elective?
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 …
