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WEBINAR: New Program! Project WITH — Stories About Love, Life, and Relationships for System-Involved Youth

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New Program! Project WITH Stories About Love, Life, and Relationships for System-Involved Youth Young people's ability to form healthy relationships is significantly influenced by the examples they witness and the guidance they receive. Unfortunately, when youth become involved with the justice or child welfare systems, their opportunities to learn and practice these crucial skills are often disrupted. Project WITH is designed to change that! Join us as we explore this brand-new, research-based curriculum, tailored for system-involved youth aged 15-24 as it delivers engaging healthy relationship education through relatable storytelling. In 12 lessons, Project WITH empowers participants to explore the impact of "who they do life with" while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to build and nurture meaningful relationships. Objectives: Participants will: Discover Project WITH Explore its “Big Ideas” Understand the program’s theory of change Learn how Project WITH strengthens protective factors and builds essential assets Presenter: John Lewis,...

WEBINAR: Successful Federal Grant Writing Strategies

Online Webinar

Successful Federal Grant Writing Strategies Join us for our “Successful Federal Grant Writing Strategies” webinar focused on the Healthy Marriage and Responsible Fatherhood (HMRF) Ready4Life* youth grant. In this 60-minute session, Aaron Larson, Director of Programs for Dibble and former federal grant reviewer, will share tips and strategies to consider while preparing for this grant. Aaron’s experience includes writing the original healthy marriage grants for the Office of Family Assistance and currently serves as Dibble's key grant applicant contact. We have compiled many resources and tools that we will share during this webinar in anticipation of the official grant release. Objectives: Participants will be able to: Identify three practical strategies to support partner recruitment and retention. Identify and integrate three practical strategies to support youth recruitment and retention. Understand the importance of utilizing incentives and fair compensation for partners and youth to drive successful recruitment/retention. Presenters: Aaron Larson—Director of Programs, The...

WEBINAR: Building Trust Using Strategies for Successful Recruitment and Retention

Online Webinar

Building Trust Using Unique Strategies for Successful Recruitment and Retention Recruiting and retaining youth in youth development programs, specifically in teen pregnancy prevention (TPP) programs, is a multifaceted challenge. Systemic barriers, transportation difficulties, and competing priorities are just a few of the obstacle’s organizations face. At PRO Youth & Families (PRO), trust-building has proven to be a vital foundation for achieving success in both recruitment and retention. In this webinar, PRO will partner with Queens of Eve, a community-based organization, to share actionable strategies and insights from their collaborative work. Together, they will discuss key trust-building practices, such as fostering strong relationships, setting clear boundaries and expectations, actively listening, and adapting to meet the unique needs of youth and partners. Additionally, the session will highlight the role of meaningful youth incentives and partner compensation in promoting program success. Objectives: Participants will be able to: Identify three practical strategies to support...