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Resource Briefs American Teens Series Child Trends'
American Teens series summarizes and translates key research
Child Trends reviewed more than 1,100 research studies to determine what parents, policymakers and program staff need to know about raising healthy, productive adolescents. A Research Brief and set of What Works tables on each topic pull together information about the factors, programs and approaches that contribute to positive adolescent development. For a copy of the report, visit www.childtrends.org/youthdevelopment_intro.asp. Cancer Coalition Applications for Community Development The Georgia Cancer Coalition and several partners have established a Community Development Grant Program to enhance their cancer control objectives at the community level. Grants will be awarded from $10,000 to $20,000. Submission deadlines are Feb. 15, 2003, and June 15, 2003. Funding targets programs that support prevention and diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer. For more information visit the Georgia Cancer Coalition's Web site at www.georgiacancer.org. (Click on "Initiatives, News, & Press," then "Announcements.") Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Grants from Georgia Children's Trust Fund Commission The Georgia Children's Trust Fund Commission seeks concept papers for programs to prevent child abuse and neglect. The program must contribute to a child abuse prevention strategy identified in the Family Connection Strategic or Annual Operating Plan in each county where services are to be provided. Application deadline is Feb. 3. For more information or a copy of application materials, call Carole Steele at (404) 206-6037. Community Content Bank The Children's Partnership and Markle Foundation have launched a new Web site, www.contentbank.org, offering health information, workforce development information, and educational resources for underserved communities. Contentbank also features best practices information and current initiatives that are achieving positive results in communities. Family Economic Self-sufficiency The Family Economic Self-sufficiency Project provides resources and technical assistance to community-based advocates and states on human resource investment policies to help move families out of poverty. The Project is a collaborative effort organized by Wider Opportunities for Women, the Ms. Foundation for Women, the Corporation for Enterprise Development, and the National Economic Development and Law Center. Visit www.sixstrategies.org for best practices information from national and state partners with ongoing projects and related efforts. Georgia.gov Online Access to State Agencies and Information The new State government Web site at www.georgia.gov offers quick links to Georgia agencies and organizations, as well as a variety of county and regional information. Hearst Funds Healthcare for Underserved Populations The William Randolph Hearst Foundation funds regional hospitals, medical centers and specialized medical institutions, such as children's and women's hospitals, to improve and assure access to quality health care for underserved populations in both urban and rural areas. The Foundation supports direct medical services that promote wellness, prevention and rehabilitation. Primary areas of interest include cancer, perinatology, pediatrics, women's health, and healthcare for the elderly and the disabled. Applications are reviewed continuously. For more information visit http://hearstfdn.org/fp_health.html. Publications Special Offer We're overstocked! Reproductive Health Care for America's Diverse Teen Population: A Guide for Service Providers, regularly priced at $15 each, is now available for free. This offer is good for any nonprofit ordering bulk copies (50 or more) that will pay shipping costs. For more information visit http://shop.childtrends.org/onlinecart/index.cfm.
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