Agenda and Minutes Members Resources and Links

Youth Development Network (YDN): Resources and Links

Youth Organizations in Missoula   List of local youth organizations and a Google map Search Institute   Developmental assets resources, trainings, and downloads After School Alliance   A non-profit organization working to raise awareness of the importance of after school programs, includes research, publications, and cool ad campaigns              American Youth Policy Forum   A non-profit organization that provides learning opportunities on youth policies, youth and community development, and youth with disabilities Charles Stewart Mott Foundation   Information on grants, youth development publications, and news events Coalition of Community Schools  An alliance of organizations that focus on youth and family development, community planning, and health and human services Community Matters  Community building, positive youth development, and partnerships The Forum for Youth Investment   A non-profit organization that works to prepare youth for adulthood; website includes a Youth Today column, key youth issues, and training opportunities         The Innovation Center  The Innovation Center has a lot of great ideas for forming partnerships between youth and adults, service learning, leadership development, and much more           Kind Acts Foundation  Honor children for acts of kindness National Institute on OST  Includes clearinghouse to learn, share, and search what other programs have developed, trainings, and research   National Youth Development Information   National collaboration for youth, youth development library, and research Nellie Mae Education Foundation   Provides information on grant opportunities, research, and events for programs that focus on academic enrichment Out-of-School Time  Learning and development project Project Lift Off   Ideas for youth leadership and engagement, news, and research School’s Out Washington   Provides training, advocacy, and leadership for organizations who focus on out of school time U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services   Definitions of positive youth development, how to promote it in your community, and why it’s important Youth Infusion   Building relationships between youth and adults, youth as leaders, advocates, and decision-makers Youth on Board   Society’s view on young people, youth as leaders, and strengthening relationships with adults