A drop in youth involvement in most serious crimes might allow for a rethink of the juvenile justice system, advocates and ...

With cities across the country struggling to deal with substance-abuse issues and mental-health challenges, Independence will ...

The center held an open house last weekend that was well-attended, Mirante said. With luck, this program can help give kids ...

The government will push for ways to strengthen the competitiveness of the service industry and support the development of ...

The Alyssa Sangeeta Jacobson Foundation will offer annual scholarships to members of the Future Leaders United for Change ...

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What began as a program to support foster youth has expanded to include a drop-in center and array of youth-led services for ...

A $900 million phase-in proposal seeks to target the expansion of youth support services with enhanced coordination, planning ...

Photos line the wall near the front door of the center in downtown Birmingham, each one memorializing a homeless young person ...

In a country where over 60 prtcent of the population is under 30, empowering youth through IT is not only essential but also ...

Supported by the government and executed by the MSC in partnership with district and community-based networks, this ...

The Davao City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO), through its Child and Youth Development Program, continues its ...