Juvenile Welfare Board

VentureLab

VentureLab is a national nonprofit dedicated to sparking entrepreneurial mindsets in youth through fun, interactive, and hands-on learning experiences. The VentureLab ESTEAM® approach, (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math) empowers students to build creativity, resilience, problem-solving, and collaboration skills—preparing them to thrive in school, career, and life. VentureLab’s programs teach entrepreneurial thinking...

ACT for Youth

ACT for Youth showcases resources on supporting positive youth development through youth engagement and adolescent well-being. The website includes trauma-informed programming guides, activity toolkits, logic models, and other tangible tools for supporting positive youth development.

NCTSN Trauma-Informed Organizational Assessment

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed an organizational assessment with UCLE-Duke University that is designed for organizations that serve children and families. This assessment is free to access and supports organizational change through tailored implementation pathways.

Mental Health America

Mental Health America includes several resources for supporting mental health in communities and programs. The website also includes specific resources aimed at supporting youth through mental health crises and other challenges.

Stigma Free Mental Health

Stigma Free Mental Health includes a variety of free tools aimed at improving both adult and student mental health, and reducing stigma. The website includes free programs aimed at reducing stigma in classrooms and educational programs.

Talking With Trees

Talking with trees includes free resources such as lesson plans, activities, books, and other resources themed around character education and resiliency.