Anne Powe will be leaving the South Metro Chamber of Commerce this Friday. Thank you, Anne, for your efforts on behalf of greater Littleton youth!  Best of luck! You will be missed!  

Terry McElhaney will be the GLYI representative from the Chamber.  Welcome Terry!  We look forward to working with you.

A remarkable convergence of new knowledge about the developing brain, the human genome, and the extent to which early childhood experiences influence later learning, behavior, and health now offers policymakers an exceptional opportunity to change the life prospects of vulnerable young children, says a new report from the Center on the Developing Child at Harvard University.

The report, “A Science-Based Framework for Early Childhood Policy,” integrates new research findings in neuroscience with extensive evaluations of early childhood programs, and provides a highly credible, comprehensive guide for evidence-based policymaking.

 

Beyond City Limits: Cross-System Collaboration to Reengage Disconnected Youth

It takes more than a single agency or public system to meet the needs of disconnected youth and help them reconnect to school, work and the right supports and opportunities. Collaboration among city, school, county and state agencies is essential. This National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education and Families report has eight case studies exploring how city leaders can launch these collaborative efforts — and what makes them work in the long run.

Core Principles for Engaging Young People in Community Change
Engaging young people as partners in community change is a compelling idea — but translating it into effective practice requires focused attention to a range issues. This Forum for Youth Investment paper looks at important but simple principles for research and practice that can help schools, youth groups and community organizations strengthen youth leadership and youth involvement.

Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers, the inaugural database from Rosen Publishing Online, provides students with comprehensive curricular support and self-help tools on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.

Developed for teens, with their unique concerns and perspective in mind, Teen Health & Wellness: Real Life, Real Answers draws on Rosen’s award-winning series, including Coping, Need to Know , and others. Thoroughly updated and revised for online use, all content is reviewed by leading professionals in medicine, mental health, nutrition, guidance, and career counseling.

Sheriff Grayson Robinson is holding another ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) training. ASIST is one of the two suicide prevention programs that the GLYI is using in the Community Suicide Prevention Project (CSPP).

The training will take place on August 16 and 17 from 8:30-4:30 at the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Headquarters in Centennial. Morning snacks and lunch are provided. There is a small fee of $25.00. Please contact Larry Laflam at (720) 874-3903 to register.

For any other questions, please contact Kay at (303) 795-3721.

Family Involvement in Middle and High School
The third and final brief in a Harvard Family Research Project series examining the impact of family involvement across academic and developmental stages is now online. This brief spotlights what works to promote family involvement and student achievement during this critical developmental period, and offers tips for effective policies and practices.

The other two briefs are online:

• Family Involvement in Elementary School Children’s Education

• Family Involvement in Early Childhood Education

Do you have big dreams for your community? Starting June 26, the Case Foundation can help you make them a reality. To encourage community members (even those who disagree) to come together to create local solutions, the Foundation is offering 20 $10,000 grants; four finalists chosen online by the public will each get an additional $25,00! All applicants welcome, ages 14 and up.

Many are enrolling in summer classes or doing community service while others are squeezed out by adults competing for the same entry-level jobs.

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DoSomething.org has ideas to keep youth active this summer, even if they’re working. One of the ideas is applying for the Youth Advisory Council, which brings teens together as staff to generate ideas, work on the site and solicit feedback from other teens. It includes expenses-paid travel to New York City for the fall meeting. Middle and high school students can apply online!

Apply today!