Quick Takes Blogs
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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Published on: August 29, 2025
Making a Difference One Young Person and One Moment at a Time
Youth work is full of moments that try your patience. You show up, listen, guide, and try new ideas to support young people. But sometimes it feels like nothing is...
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Published on: August 18, 2025
Young Leaders Changing the World
Today, we are seeing more young leaders speaking up and standing strong for their values. These leaders are not waiting until they are older to take action. They are making...
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Published on: August 4, 2025
A Shared Commitment to a Better Future
August 12, 2025 is International Youth Day, a global reminder of the powerful role young people play in shaping our shared future. This year’s theme, “Youth and the Drive for...
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Published on: July 14, 2025
Stress Management is a MUST for Youth Workers
Youth work is a calling. It’s also a profession built on emotional labor, constant problem-solving, and holding space for others even when you might not have enough resources or rest...
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