The Minneapolis Youth
Coordinating Board is hiring a Director of Projects. Under the direction of the Executive
Director, the Director of Projects will be responsible for oversight of the Minneapolis Afterschool Network and the Positive
Corridors for Youth Project. In
addition, they will assume responsibility for the oversight and implementation
of new projects as approved. To apply - submit a cover letter and resume by
Friday June 22, 2018 to Ann DeGroot, Executive Director, Minneapolis Youth
Coordinating Board, 330 – 2nd Avenue S – Suite 540, Minneapolis, MN
55401. ycb@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. The new hire is expected to start September 1, 2018.
- Job Announcement >> here
- Job Description >> here
The focus of this eReview is on gender variance and trans identities among
children and adolescents. The authors review what is understood at this point
about gender variance in development, associated mental health considerations,
and contexts such as families, schools, and community organizations that can
serve to mitigate or exacerbate risks.
Report >> here
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Suicide Prevention and Support Resources
Suicide is a serious public health problem that causes immeasurable pain, suffering, and loss to individuals, families, and communities nationwide.
If you need to talk to someone, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress and prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and offers best practices for professionals.
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People experiencing the
symptoms of psychosis and their families need greater outreach efforts and
access to information that helps them find the help they need. A new website WeCanNavigate.com, seeks to help fill that
gap.
WeCanNavigate.com is for those who
experience psychosis, family or friends, and clinicians alike. WeCanNavigate.com helps people learn more
about the symptoms of and treatment for psychosis, and is an effort to help
close a gap in the care system by helping connect people as early as possible
to treatment and information.
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Activities for Youth |
Summer
Library Activities and Events for Youth
The
Hennepin County Library system has opportunities for youth on summer break as
well as those enrolled in summer school or other structured learning programs.
Summer Learning Activity dates are Saturday, June 9 through
Saturday, Aug 25. Visit the summer learning page for all the information you
need: www.hclib.org/summerlearning
Free
events that highlight science, technology, arts, engineering, math and physical
movement are offered at all library locations throughout the summer. For
full details on summer events for all ages, check complete list of summer learning programs.
What's
Up 612! is
an online resource for children and youth ages 5-21 where
citywide afterschool programs, summer activities and resources can be found.
More >> here
Employment
and Opportunity Guide for Minneapolis Youth
YouthLink
Opportunity Center Calendar
Educating Your Child with Mental Health, Emotional, or Behavioral
Disorders: Information for Parents is now available upon request. This
concise guide will help parents of children with mental health, emotional, or
behavioral disorders to participate effectively in special education planning.
Each chapter includes a set of questions to consider when thinking about
developing the Individualized Education Program (IEP). One copy is free to Minnesota parents of children or youth with
disabilities. For professionals it is $5 | 10+ copies, $4 each |
More >> here
Youth in Transition
Soft Skills to Pay the Bills — Mastering Soft Skills for Workplace
Success
Skills to Pay the Bills: Mastering Soft Skills
for Workplace Success," is a curriculum developed by ODEP focused on
teaching "soft" or workforce readiness skills to youth, including
youth with disabilities. Created for youth development professionals as an
introduction to workplace interpersonal and professional skills, the curriculum
is targeted for youth ages 14 to 21 in both in-school and out-of-school
environments.
More >> here
New Web
Resource Center for Behavioral Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and
Families
Infoaboutkids.org is an ongoing collaboration of
the Consortium for Science-Based Information on Children, Youth and Families.
The goal of the consortium is to promote healthy child and family development
by highlighting science-based information for those who care for, or work with,
children.
More >> here
How to Help Your Depressed Teenager
Helpful read from the Child Mind
Institute - "When kids are young, parents are used to swooping in and
rescuing them whenever they need help. As your kids get older and their
problems become more complex, you have to transition into more of a supporting
role, and that can be difficult. This is especially true with teens who are
struggling with depression. They need help to get better, but first, they have
to want that help."
More
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Intimate
Partner Violence, Depression, and Child Growth and Development
Evidence on the
relationship between maternal depression and exposure to intimate partner
violence (IPV) with child physical growth and development is equivocal.
More >> here
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