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Stand Up to Stress
Caring adults can begin by discussing with youth what typically causes their stress and suggest new stress relief techniques for them. Being aware of what is causing you stressed is the first step towards improving stress.
Mentoring Youth in Need
It’s often assumed that the only way to help youth in foster care is by becoming a foster parent. While this is a noble way to help, it's not the only way. Becoming a mentor to youth is a great way to support and expose them to positive influences.
Pride in Our Youth
In honor of Pride Month, TYAN has asked two of our Community Partners, Borderland Rainbow Center and Fiesta Youth, to share some of their wisdom on working with LGBTQ+ youth.
Game On: TYAN Summer Olympics
The only thing more fun than watching athletes compete on TV is doing it yourself! Looking for a way to get youth in on the action? Get youth in the spirit of things by holding your own 2021 TYAN Youth Summer Olympics!
Back to School Checklist
August is Back to School month and everyone is working hard to get the youth in their lives ready for back to school. But what about the organizations that work hard to serve the youth in their communities? We have a Back to School Checklist ready for them!
How Caring Adults can Start the Conversation About Mental Health
As caring adults, it’s important for us to recognize when youth may be struggling and find ways to help them open up about their mental health. A study conducted by Child Trends reported that “the presence of one or more caring, committed adults in a child’s life increases the likelihood that children and youth flourish, and become productive adults themselves” (Child Trends, 2013).