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Circle of Health Program Designed to Address Risky Behaviors by Native American Youths in Phoenix

April 1, 2004 | Program Result

The American Indian Prevention Coalition undertook a planning process to develop a program aimed at preventing substance abuse, violence and other risky behaviors among Native American youth living in Phoenix.

Tennis, Everyone?

June 1, 2004 | Program Result

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation expanded its programming to introduce at-risk inner city children to health-promoting behaviors such as good nutrition, physical conditioning and avoidance of drugs and alcohol.

Grieving Children Need Support to Stay Resilient and Avoid Destructive Behavior

February 1, 2003 | Program Result

The Center for Grieving Children, Teens and Families in Philadelphia expanded its service, outreach and training programs in 2001-2002.

Stopping Teen Dating Violence in New Jersey with Safe Dates

June 20, 2012 | Program Result

From 2008 to 2011, eight projects implemented Safe Dates, a dating abuse prevention program, in middle and high schools through New Jersey Health Initiatives, which supports projects that improve the health and health care of state residents.

Urban Health Initiative: Working to Ensure the Health and Safety of Children

National Program

Program to improve the health and safety of young people in urban areas by improving collaboration among youth-serving agencies and organizations.

After School: Connecting Children at Risk With Responsible Adults to Help Reduce Youth Substance Abuse and Other Health-Compromising Behaviors

National Program

Program to support a three-city demonstration project designed to connect at-risk urban youth with responsible adults in activities after school.

Why Teenagers? (Chicago)

November 18, 2009 | Program Result

Chicago first lady Maggie Daley, chair of After School Matters, deliberately focused the program on teenagers.

Apprenticeship Programs Give Chicago Teens Skills and Job Opportunities (Chicago)

November 18, 2009 | Program Result

With 29 miles of lakefront and about 250 pools, the Chicago Park District (Park District) needed about 1,000 lifeguards in 2000-more than any other city in the United States.

Boston Creates Citywide Directory of After-School Programs

November 18, 2009 | Program Result

Whatever the age, interests and neighborhood, young people and their parents now have an easy way to find out about these, through the Boston Out-of-School Time Navigator.

After-School Intermediaries: A Valuable Asset for Cities

November 18, 2009 | Program Result

Boston After School & Beyond brought key players from the public and private sectors together to coordinate after-school programming.

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