Recent research has demonstrated the substantial relationship between life outcomes and the neighborhood in which one is raised. At NIMC, we have found that without intentional planning and ...

“4-H began over 100 years ago and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through ...

In recent years, a number of social forces have changed both the landscape of family and community life and the expectations for young people. A combination of factors have weakened the informal ...

Thank you for the article “More than haircuts” (Business, Jan. 19), about the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’ Skill Up initiative. Having each served as DYS commissioners, we are happy to ...

4-H learning experiences are based on the principles and practices of positive youth development. Positive Youth Development (or PYD) view s young people as vital resources with assets and potentials ...

On the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields will bear the fruits of victory.– General Douglas MacArthur General MacArthur’s observation reflects the widely ...

The Certificate in Positive Youth Development equips professionals with an understanding of the theoretical, empirical and experiential bases of the Positive Youth Development (PYD) model. PYD offers ...

Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a research paradigm that emphasises the strengths and potential inherent in all young people, rather than focusing solely on deficits or risks. It encompasses a ...