Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Will NJ’s Future Governor Address Youth Mental Health? Isaiah Fudge Director of Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. Young people are struggling to cope with stress, anxiety and depression, and it’s persistently showing up in their daily lives, especially post-COVID. New Jersey is facing […]
Category: Positive Youth Development
The Missing Curriculum: Why Social Emotional Character Development (SECD) Matters
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin Authored by: Adriana Bland Deborah T. Poritz Summer Public Interest Legal Fellowship Program, LSNJ For more information on positive youth development efforts, contact Isaiah Fudge at Ifudge@acnj.org. Social Emotional Character Development is a Whole-Child Approach to Youth Success Social Emotional Character Development (SECD) is a whole-child approach designed to help youth […]
Happy Healthy Dads = Happy Healthy Children
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Keith Hadad Staff Writer For more information on this topic (or for more dad jokes!), contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org. This Father’s Day, let’s take time to appreciate how much love, joy, and fun fathers bring into the lives of their families. Being the best superhero, teacher, and role model a […]
Anfry’s Story: Developing Character Through Faith and Relationships
This is video 4 of the Y.E.S. (Youth Expert Stakeholders) video Series. Anfry’s story makes it clear: Relationships play a powerful role in youth development and success. It truly takes a village to raise a youth, and caring positive adult role models at school or at a faith-based program can be an invaluable resource in […]
Federal cuts will have significant impact on a crucial resource for youth development
Facebook X (Twitter) Linkedin By Isaiah Fudge Director Positive Youth Development For more information on this topic, contact Isaiah at ifudge@acnj.org On April 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice terminated $811 million in funding to programs across the nation that support essential services for youth, including mental wellness, rehabilitation, and school safety. One critical […]
