Advancing Positive Youth Development and Adolescent Well-Being
ACT (Assets Coming Together) for Youth
ACT for Youth connects youth development research to practice. We offer guidance on the positive youth development (PYD) approach to adults who care about the well-being of young people.
Meaningful Youth Engagement
Youth engagement is central to positive youth development. When we engage authentically with youth, we work with young people, not for them, toward shared goals.
- Learn the essentials of meaningful youth engagement
- Find tools and resources to support your efforts
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Toolkit
SEL offers strategies and techniques that align with the positive youth development approach. These curated SEL resources can be incorporated into youth programming.
Adolescent Development and Well-Being
Adolescence is a time of growth and promise. How we grow in each domain of development depends largely on the resources, opportunities, and relationships our environments provide.
New York State Initiatives
ACT for Youth supports New York State community-based health initiatives that serve adolescents and young adults.
