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RWJF Joins Major Initiative to Aid Boys and Men of Color
April 16, 2013 | Feature
Foundation Leaders Pledge Action on Issues Facing Boys and Young Men of Color
Forward Promise
Feature
A new $9.5 million initiative of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation focused on promoting opportunities for the health and success of middle school- and high school-aged boys and young men of color.
Forward Promise: Updates and News
Commentary/Issue Brief/Report/Story
The latest news and resources about Forward Promise, including updates from Program Officer Maisha Simmons.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Awards $5 Million to Advance Efforts Improving Health and Success of Young Men of Color
July 17, 2013 | News Release
Grants to spread impact of programs that strengthen connections to education, employment, and good health.
Announcing Our First Group of Forward Promise Grantees
July 17, 2013 | Story/Grant
Ten organizations were selected to strengthen connections to education, employment, and good health.
Forward Promise Innovation Grants
July 17, 2013 | Feature
RWJF selects ten grantee organizations that excel in improving the health and success of young men of color
Forward Promise Overview
Grant/National Program
Learn about the challenge and unique position of boys and young men of color, and Forward Promise's strategy for the field.
Forward Promise Advisory Committee Members
Grant/Staff and Leadership/National Program
Learn about the professional working in the young men of color field who comprise Forward Promise's Advisory Committee
Locating Family Mental Health Services in Shopping Malls and Schools
March 25, 2013 | Program Results Report
The UCLA Family Commons is a new model of preventive mental health care that provides nonstigmatized, cost-effective education and coaching to help families with children from infancy to adolescence address common childhood issues.
New Policy Brief and Update on Forward Promise
February 28, 2013 | Story/Issue Brief
A new policy brief provides an overview of findings from a scan conducted by RWJF and CLASP to surface the most pressing issues facing boys and young men of color in the areas of education, health, and employment.