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The Four C’s of Resilience

Annie E. Casey Foundation created the Elevating Youth Engagement curriculum, including the Four C’s of Resilience handout for Module 2.2. These Four C’s of Resilience support wellness and advocacy for young leaders. Read More

BUILD’s Branding Fam-Biz Expansion Pack

BUILD, in partnership with Adobe, has created a branding learning curriculum for students 7-12. Educators and students can create free accounts and start building their brand! Read More

Marisa Miller

Sylvia Mac

Daniel W. Hatcher

Youth Voice Toolkit

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. Read More

Restorative Justice Resource Guide

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. Read More

Jenna Mendez

Joshua Faden

California Wildfire Recovery

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. Read More

Wildfire Action Plan

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. Read More

Governance and Policy Resources: Immigration

The State of California and CSBA (California School Boards Association) has created a dedicated website to immigration-related resources for school districts and personnel. Included in these resources are quick guides for school officials, student family checklists, and the Bureau of Children’s Justice Resource Page as well as other relative resources to supporting children and youth in the education system. Read More