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Youth Voice Toolkit
Advocacy & Policy, Character Education, Creative Youth Development, Education Rights and Reform, Youth Development
Afterschool Alliance has created a Youth Voice Toolkit to support programs and organizations in the initial stages of their youth voice development journey. Resources include the Spectrum of Youth Voice, a framework developed by Dr. Roger Hart of the Children’s Environments Research Group in partnership with Jack Nowicki, LCSW, of TNOYS.
Restorative Justice Resource Guide

Advocacy/Policy, Character Education, Child Advocacy
The Restorative Justice Collaborative of Utah has created a Restorative Justice Resource Guide for organizations to utilize while advancing restorative practices. The resource guide, also available as a PDF, offers books, theories, articles, videos, and other resources to support practitioners who engage in RJ.
A Practice Framework for Creating Supportive Work Environments for Older Youth and Young Adults Who Have Experienced Foster Care

Community Collaborations/Partnerships, Leadership, Mentoring Programs for Youth, Youth Employment
Mainspring Consulting, in partnership with child and youth development experts, has created a practice framework intended to support work environments that employ older youth who have experienced foster care. This toolkit offers guidance on outreach and hiring, supervisory expectations, onboarding, and benefits. It ends with a call to action to create supportive work environments.
Educational Resources for the 2025 Partial Solar Eclipse

STEM Curriculum
The National Environmental Educational Foundation (NEEF) has created educational resources for the 2025 partial solar eclipse. The resources comply with Next Generation Science Standards and create opportunities to support educators, caregivers, and families with younger children.
Safe & Supportive Schools: MNEEP Toolkit

Advocacy & Policy, Child Advocacy, Education Rights and Reform, Immigration
The Minnesota Education Equity Partnership has created toolkits to create safe and supportive schools for Immigrant & English Learner (EL) students, particularly those in Minnesota. MNEEP believes in the dignity of every student where their humanity is honored and they have the opportunity to succeed in school. Recognizing that challenges facing students threaten this reality, these toolkits are intended to support administrators and partners in fostering healthy environments for all.
Nonprofit Scenario Planning Toolkit

Other
The Bridgespan Group has created a toolkit that offers nonprofits’ creative resources to navigate the uncertainty of local, national, and global events on society through scenario planning. This resource offers fillable worksheets for immediate implementation.
Protecting Immigrant Students Action Kit

Advocacy & Policy, Community Collaborations/Partnerships, Family Support Services, Immigration, Social Justice
Advancement Project, #POLICEFREESCHOOLS, and Alliance for Educational Justice has created an action kit designed to equip providers with the necessary tools to protect students identified as immigrants. The goal of the action kit is to provide partner providers with information regarding current landscape and resources to support with community efforts.
The Equality Impact Hub

Advocacy & Policy, Community Collaborations/Partnerships, Diversity & Inclusion, LGBTQIA2+, Social Justice
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) has provided a website hub network with various resources to support LGBTQ+ community members and families navigate executive orders, federal actions, and policies.
California Wildfire Recovery

Other
LA County Recovers has created a resource web page to aid those impacted by the California Wildfires. Included in this resource page are phone numbers, websites, and logistic information for resources including animal care and control, child support services, aging and disabilities, and more.
Wildfire Action Plan

Other
To support preparation efforts, CalFire has created a free Wildfire Action Plan that includes checklists, emergency supply kit items, and information upon return post-fire. This 25-page resource is an essential guide for families and communities who may be at risk of wildfire events.