Forward Promise
September 17, 2012 | National Program
Forward Promise is a new initiative focused on improving the health and success of middle- and high-school-aged boys and young men of color.
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Forward Promise Overview
September 17, 2012 | Story
Forward Promise is an initiative to improve the health and success of middle- and high-school-aged young men of color
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Launches $9.5 Million Initiative to Improve Health and Success of Young Men of Color
August 20, 2012 | News Release
RWJF investment brings important leadership to issue gaining momentum among philanthropists and policymakers
Promoting the Health and Stability of Young Black and Latino Males in Harlem
October 8, 2010 | Program Result Report
The Brotherhood/Sister Sol delivered a comprehensive array of services designed to promote the health and stability of young Black and Latino males in the Harlem neighborhoods of New York City.
Multi-State "Best Friends" Program Addresses Risky Behaviors Among Teenage Girls
May 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
The Best Friends Foundation developed and implemented a youth development program for girls in grades 6 to 12 with the message that they should wait until marriage to begin sexual relations and abstain from drinking, smoking and using illegal drugs.
Youth Development Programs Hold Promise, Often Fall Short
February 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
Colleagues of Columbia University's Center for Young Children and Families examined the effectiveness of youth development programs on reducing or preventing risk-taking behavior, including substance abuse.
Tracking Adolescent Safety and Security Requires a New Assessment Process
November 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
In 1997, the National Academy of Sciences (NAS), Washington, held a one-day planning session to address gaps in available methods of tracking adolescent well-being, particularly as it relates to safety and security. Twenty-five researchers from multiple disciplines and 10 NAS staffers attended the planning meeting, which was held on September 18, 1997.
After School: Connecting Children at Risk with Responsible Adults to Help Reduce Youth Substance Abuse and Other Health-Compromising Behaviors
August 28, 2008 | Program Result Report
After School helped develop intermediary organizations in Boston, Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area in order to create citywide systems of after-school programs.
Tennis, Everyone?
June 1, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation expanded its programming to introduce at-risk inner city children to health-promoting behaviors such as good nutrition, physical conditioning and avoidance of drugs and alcohol.
Grieving Children Need Support to Stay Resilient and Avoid Destructive Behavior
February 1, 2003 | Program Result Report
The Center for Grieving Children, Teens and Families in Philadelphia expanded its service, outreach and training programs in 2001-2002.