Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a research paradigm that emphasises the strengths and potential inherent in all young people, rather than focusing solely on deficits or risks. It encompasses a ...

“4-H began over 100 years ago and has since grown into the largest youth development program in the nation. 4-H prepares young people to be leaders in their community and around the world through ...

In recent years, a number of social forces have changed both the landscape of family and community life and the expectations for young people. A combination of factors have weakened the informal ...

Thank you for the article “More than haircuts” (Business, Jan. 19), about the Massachusetts Department of Youth Services’ Skill Up initiative. Having each served as DYS commissioners, we are happy to ...

In popular rhetoric, immigrant-origin youth are often seen for what they lack. Elements such as lower proficiency in the language of the host country and lack of economic security are what people ...

Mentions of 4-H and positive youth development often go hand-in-hand, but many of us may not realize what exactly positive youth development is and how 4-H provides that for its members. We all want ...