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You may or may not have heard about the most recent after school program conducted by our New Roots Program, the Kindness Krew. This program has been developed by New Roots Program Director, Erica Stefanow, in order to promote one of the most enduring qualities a person can have – kindness . Kindness Krew presents fun and foundational exercises that allow students to express their feelings of kindness in positive and impactful ways. This helps students share compassion with o

Being a teenager today can feel unfamiliar to the way many of us may recall the past, but there are still parallels in the ways mental health, personal identity exploration, and the social pressures of family and peers play a role in emotional development. Some may be fortunate enough to have a loved one to lean on, someone to listen to their thoughts and concerns, but others aren’t always so lucky. These reasons, along with many others, are indicators why it is so crucial to

October focuses on the impact made by one of our three programs, Real Life Choices. Explore how we guide middle and high school students in building self-worth and making informed, safe choices.

There are always lingering pressures when it comes to making the right life choices, and these decisions feel especially overwhelming...

Understanding and setting healthy boundaries is one of the most important life skills we can teach our young ones, especially as they...

Do you have a plan to deal with overwhelming stress? It is entirely normal that every parent or caregiver will experience stress during...

Help Us Keep Hope Alive for Local Families - Your Gift Doubled Through November 13 Dear Champion, For more than 45 years, FYI’s Parenting...

This month's newsletter explores the history of the Parenting Network and how it became the cornerstone of the Family & Youth Initiatives...

Infant mortality is a powerful yet largely unconsidered factor in a nation’s overall health and well-being. The CDC defines this as the...

As we step into some of the busiest months of the year for Family & Youth Initiatives, we are reminded of how grateful we are for the...

For students, the freedom of summer feels too valuable to let go, yet the reality soon sets in that there is an inevitable ending to even...

This month we start a dive into the history of Family & Youth Initiatives. Join us on a journey through the evolution of our programs and...

The transition from middle school to high school is one of the most significant and, at times, overwhelming developmental phases in a...

As summer begins to wind down, we begin preparing our young ones to return to school, and as we know, each year brings its own unique set...

Without our volunteers, FYI could not be what it is today! Let's take a look at what makes volunteering one of the most crucial aspects...

This month is all about collaboration! See how working together with our communities allows FYI to change lives.