Youth Organizations

Violence, teasing at school, poor body image, drug use and the complications that arise due to sex at a young age can take a toll on today's girl. In many cases, girls don't have someone who...

According to troubledteen101.com. about 900,000 teen girls between the ages of 15 and 19 become pregnant each year. The number of young girls involved in violent assault cases increased from 200...

Large cities can be a troubling environment for teens, with gangs, crime and violence lurking around every corner. Programs have been developed by urban communities and churches to help troubled...

Homecoming is one of the most elaborate events put on by any student body. It is a time for school spirit and camaraderie but can be quite expensive with decorations, dance location, food and...

According to the Encyclopedia of Juvenile Justice, the definition of an at-risk youth depends on who you ask. The Boys and Girls Town programs define these young people as "any youth who is in...

For over two centuries, Americans have generously contributed to organizations. Though donating may have slightly declined due to the economic downturn in 2009, people still give to worthy causes,...

Becoming a mentor to a young person is a great way to give back to the community and to help a child prepare for his future. Mentors are an important part of every young person's life; whether you...

Creating a dinner menu for a school function should have "ease" at the top of the list. Luckily, children don't require (or appreciate) a lot of fancy recipes and there are several dinner ideas to...

It's that time of year again. The kids are out of school for the summer and you have no idea what to do. They need some fun activities and you need a break. There are tons of great summer programs...

Recycling is one of the best ways to protect the environment. It can be done at home, in the workplace and at school. In fact, every school should have a recycling program, because not only do...

New in town? Starting a new school? No friends? Don't know where to start? This article will show you how to make new friends in your new school. Everyone has different personalities and...

Being gay in America is a difficult way to live. For one thing, there are stereotypes to be defeated and misunderstandings to be had. For another thing, for the most part, we feel alone. Thus, if...

When your kids spend most of their free time playing video games or watching television, encourage them to join a youth group that will enrich their lives by helping them learn new skills and meet...

Founded and formerly known as Students Against Driving Drunk, SADD now stands for Students Against Destructive Decisions. The program has over 10,000 chapters in U.S. secondary schools and...

The Junior State of America (JSA) is a national organization that operates on high school campuses across the country. The program's goal is to prepare students of diverse political leanings to...