Great Web Links
There are a lot of great Positive Youth Development Resources on the web. What is your interest?
Get Real Oregon
www.getrealoregon.org
The Get Real campaign is a part of Oregon's Positive Youth Development Collaboration, a multi-year initiative led by the Oregon Commission on Children and Families and many state and local partners. The goal is to incorporate youth development principles and practices into all levels of public and private policymaking and programs to help young people achieve a sense of Competence, Confidence, Character, Connection and Contribution.
Oregon Mentors
www.ormentor.org
Oregon Mentors is committed to the dramatic expansion of quality programs that provide mentors for young people in Oregon. Oregon Mentors is affiliated with the Portland Business Alliance.
Connect for Kids
www.connectforkids.org
Connect for Kids helps adults make their communities better places for families and children by bringing together meaningful information, success stories, and ideas for action. The web site links to over 1,000 other sites and to 1,500 service and advocacy organizations, at the state and local level. The site also posts a weekly newsletter and a monthly bulletin highlighting original articles, profiles, and interviews from Connect for Kids.
Boys and Girls Club
www.bgca.org
Boys & Girls Clubs enhances the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence. Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow -- all while having fun. Find a Boys and Girls Club near you!
Big Brothers and Big Sisters of America
www.bbbsa.org
Big Brothers, Big Sisters has been a great mentoring program for nearly a century; it is the oldest and largest youth mentoring organization in the United States. Check out their web site to find out how to get connected to Big Brothers, Big Sisters in your community.
America's Promise
www.americaspromise.org
America's Promise is a collaborative network that supports individuals and communities to make sure that all young people have caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills and opportunities to serve. Learn how to mobilize all partners in your community to ensure youth success.
Keep Kids Healthy
www.keepkidshealthy.com
A pediatrician's guide to your children's health and safety.
Our United Villages
www.ourunitedvillages.org
A non-profit organization founded on the belief that every person can make a positive difference in their community.