YDTI - Youth Development Training Institute


	Local and Regional Organizations Prevention Network Substance Abuse Information and services Camillus Townshop Teen Center that utilizes youth development principles and practices ACT for Youth Youth Development Research and Training through the Centers for Excellence at Cornell University and Mt. Sinai University in New York New York State Office of Children and Family Services This link will take you to the homepage of the Office of Youth Development National Organizations The Search Institute Information and Resources about the 40 Developmental Assets The Forum for Youth Investment (FYI) Karen Pittman has spent years investigating just what it is that young people need to grow into adulthood problem free and fully prepared. Visit the Forum to learn what Karen is focusing on now and how it can impact the work you do with young people. Ready By 21 Challenge Part of The Forum for Youth Investment. Ready By 21 gives a framework for bringing precision to our practice. The statistics are dire, but we can change the odds for youth by changing the way we do business Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) CWLA is an association of nearly 800 public and private nonprofit agencies that assist more than 3.5 million abused and neglected children and their families each year with a range of services. AfterSchool Professional Network AfterSchool PRO is a portal to millions of after school resources available on the internet. The site offers directories, descriptions and links to print and electronic periodicals, listservs, etc. Newsletters Others Parenting Teens On-line A great on-line resource for parents of teens or anyone who works with teens. Contains articles about stepparenting, communicating with teens, planning for the future, and much more. Topics include alcohol and drugs, family, health, money, school, social issues, sports and competition, and technology and media. There is an “Ask the Expert” section to help answer questions about your relationship with your teen. Teen Talk This free national service provides email counseling by a licensed clinical social worker to troubled teens. Participants' identities are kept confidential. Phone counseling is also available toll free, Monday through Friday.