Reengaging Disconnected Youth

Posted by on April 9, 2007

Apply for New Technical Assistance Project on Reengaging Disconnected Youth

Cities are encouraged to apply for a new technical assistance project sponsored by the YEF Institute on Municipal Leadership for Disconnected Youth. Supported by the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, the project will help municipal leaders and their community partners build or strengthen cross-system collaborations and implement new strategies for reconnecting young people ages 16 to 24 who have dropped out of school, are out of work, or have been involved in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. Potential partners may include local school districts, regional workforce boards, state or county juvenile justice and child welfare agencies, and community-based organizations.

Three to six cities will be competitively selected to participate in this 18-month project. These cities will receive access to national experts on youth in transition, networking opportunities with other municipal leaders, and YEF Institute assistance in developing and implementing action plans tailored to each community?s needs. Proposals are due by May 25. Contact Leon Andrews at andrews@nlc.org with questions.

Download the Request for Proposals >>
<a href="http://www.nlc.org/ASSETS/0BBB6BBBB3B24793A0D1435E8FBA8064/IYEF_DY_RFP_2007.pdf">http://www.nlc.org/ASSETS/0BBB6BBBB3B24793A0D1435E8FBA8064/IYEF_DY_RFP_2007.pdf</a>