Quick Takes Blogs
Published on: March 16, 2026
Lessons for us from the Women’s Suffrage Movement
In 1848, a small group of courageous women gathered in Seneca Falls, New York to talk about something that many people at the time considered radical. They believed women should...
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Published on: March 2, 2026
Creating Safety When Home Feels Unstable
Many young people walk into your programs carrying more than backpacks and homework. Some are carrying the weight of domestic violence, either experienced directly or witnessed between caregivers. You may...
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Published on: February 16, 2026
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work
Everyday Courage at the Heart of Youth Work When we hear the word courage, we often think of big, dramatic, extraordinary moments. Maybe we picture some kind of superhero figure....
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Published on: February 2, 2026
Honoring Black History Month Through Poetry and Hope
Honoring Black History Month Through Poetry and Hope Black History Month is a meaningful time for youth workers to create space for learning, reflection, and conversation. It offers an opportunity...
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Published on: January 19, 2026
Helping Young People Navigate Immigration Uncertainty
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...
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Published on: January 2, 2026
Character Is the Work in Youth Development
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
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...
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Published on: December 1, 2025
Why Celebration Matters in Youth Work
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,...
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Published on: November 17, 2025
The Courage to Keep Hoping in Hard Seasons
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...
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