Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: January 19, 2026
Helping Young People Navigate Immigration Uncertainty
Immigration enforcement actions impact people of all ages, but young people often experience it in especially confusing and emotional ways. They may notice classmates missing, hear fragments of adult conversations,...
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Published on: January 2, 2026
Character is The Work
In youth work, there is something deeper than any strategy or intervention you use. People feel it before they can name it or explain it. They are responding to your...
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Published on: December 15, 2025
Why Today’s Young People Need Us To Respond Differently
Young people today interact with screens more than any previous generation has. Youth workers need to be aware of both the benefits and challenges to help youth navigate this new...
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Published on: December 1, 2025
Why Celebration Matters in Youth Work
Youth workers are some of the most dedicated people in our communities. You show up every day to guide, teach, and support young people, even when the work is exhausting...
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Published on: November 17, 2025
The Courage to Keep Hoping in Hard Seasons
Hope can feel far away when life feels heavy. Days can seem long, and challenges may feel endless. Sometimes it feels like your effort is not making a difference. But...
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Published on: November 3, 2025
Restorative Justice Rooted in Indigenous Wisdom
Restorative Justice isn’t just an approach; it’s a way of healing that has guided communities for generations. Rooted in Indigenous beliefs about balance, respect, and belonging, it reminds us that...
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Published on: October 20, 2025
You’re Already a Great Leader
Every day, you show up for young people with heart, courage, and purpose. You guide them through challenges, listen when they need to be heard, and help them discover who...
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Published on: October 6, 2025
Microaggressions Aren’t Small Things
What if something you said in passing stuck with a young person for years? Many of us in youth work enter the field because we care deeply about young people’s...
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Published on: September 15, 2025
Moving Beyond the Basics During Hispanic Heritage Month
Every fall, programs across the country mark Hispanic Heritage Month with decorations, food, or a cultural performance. Those things aren’t bad, but they often only scratch the surface. For Latino...
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