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EIP Provider Fair evaluation report now available


7/14/2010


On June 15, 2010, MCCOY’s EIP team hosted the first annual EIP Provider Fair, launched the strategic plan Early Intervention and Prevention: Building a Foundation for Family and Community Success and issued a call to action for service providers, concerned citizens, community members and service recipients to assist in implementing the plan.  The Provider Fair’s creative “speed-dating” format enabled 32 exhibiting agencies to share information on their services with 156 attendees from 102 organizations that serve youth and families in Marion County. Download the full report to learn more



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EIP Provider Fair was a smashing success!


6/21/2010


The first annual Early Intervention and Prevention Provider Fair on June 15th brought local youth-serving agencies together to network and get involved in the EIP initiative.  Read about our success



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Volunteers needed for the EIP Provider Fair!


6/4/2010


MCCOY, Inc. needs volunteers to register/greet attendees and help them navigate the EIP Provider Fair on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Athenaeum in downtown Indianapolis. Shifts from 8:00am-5:00pm; lunch provided. FMI call 317-921-1233 or e-mail shanna.malott@mccoyouth.org

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EIP: Religion in the News - WISH TV Channel 8


5/25/2010


Shanna Malott, Early Intervention Community Coordinator, talks about MCCOY and early intervention and prevention on WISH TV's "Religion in the News." View video.

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BLOG POST: Successful Collaboration


5/14/2010


Keynote Speakers to Share Insight at EIP Provider Fair

The Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) staff at MCCOY looks forward to having Debra Medeiros from the Coordinating Center and Ann Marie Grimberg from Heartland Alliance with the FACT program in Chicago to provide the keynote address at the first annual EIP Provider Fair. The Strengthening At-Risk and Homeless Young Mothers and Children Initiative is an innovative approach to providing intensive services for homeless young families. The program sites provide wrap-around services by co-locating staff, creating one intake process, sharing client files, holding case conference meetings, integrating services, providing home visiting services, and developing positive relationships with clients. Read full article.

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OP-ED: What Kids Do in Summer Has a Huge Impact on Their Success in School & Life


5/13/2010


As the last few days of the school year trickle past, many young people are beginning to hear summer calling them. For many, especially those with financial resources, it will mean the chance to make new friends at camp; have the opportunity to visit interesting places and enjoy new experiences; and expand their horizons so that they can return to school in the fall renewed, refreshed, and re-energized. Yet for their peers in lower income homes, summer is not such a wonderful time; in fact, it is downright dangerous to their chances of academic success.

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


5/12/2010


As an IMPD Officer, Carlos Trincado began to see a need in the community. Schools needed additional help dealing with behavioral and low-school performance issues. And students needed extra help with academics and finding outlets to reduce stress. So Officer Trincado developed B.R.I.D.G.E. (Behavior, Responsibility, Integrity, Discipline, Guidance, Education). The program is one of the only support and prevention approaches of its kind in the metropolitan Indianapolis area. Read full article.

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BLOG POST: The Libraries Need YOU!


5/10/2010


Public hearings are scheduled for Monday May 10th and Wednesday May 12th at 6:30 p.m. at the Library Services Center, 2450 N. Meridian Street, Room 226. Citizen groups will rally in the parking lot at 5:30. Attend with friends and neighbors to voice your support.  Read full article.

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BLOG POST: Talking Isn't Enough


5/7/2010


We know what many of the problems are. Now is the time for action. We must begin to focus on solutions, not problems.
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BLOG POST: Closing Libraries Will Have Ripple Effect


4/24/2010


Libraries are much more than just a place to go online and check out books. They are also public space, a place to exchange information about community resources, a place to connect with others and learn something new about yourself and your potential. Read full article.

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


4/15/2010


Nate Faris, Certified Arborist and Youth Tree Team Director at Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB), has developed a truly outstanding Youth Tree Team, an innovative program that combines environmental improvement efforts with workforce skills development.
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OP-ED: We Won’t Get an Educational Return without First Making an Investment


4/7/2010


If we want to prepare students to win, we adults have to be willing to invest the resources that it takes to achieve victory. House Bill 1135 allows Hoosier students who earn a score of 3 or higher on an Advanced Placement Exam to receive college credit toward a degree if they attend an Indiana public institution of higher education. What will it take to make this a "win-win" for students and our state?

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Early Intervention & Prevention: WISH TV Channel 8


4/6/2010


Scott Sander interview with Shanna Malott, Early Intervention Community Coordinator, about the EIP Community Roundatable, EASY Book, Youth Activity Directory and ROY: Resources Online for Youth. View video.

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BLOG POST: Better Advocacy Means Better Communication


4/2/2010


A recent survey conducted by MCCOY asked youth development professionals what they saw happening in their agencies – what challenges, from their perspective, do young people struggle with today? And what are the issues that don’t necessarily get the attention the “bigger” issues do, like teen pregnancy, drugs and violence? A consistent theme was a general lack of support – from young people’s homes, schools and communities.
Read the full post and join the conversation.

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BLOG POST: Family Fun in April


3/31/2010


Art, Outdoors, Baseball & Rainy Days
Indianapolis is full of great opportunities for families to explore, learn and have fun together. Here are a few of my favorite things to do. Read full article.

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BLOG POST: DVN Needs Input from Youth Workers


3/30/2010


The Domestic Violence Network (DVN) invites you to participate in an important survey that will gauge how DVN can better support your organization's efforts towards fostering healthy, violence-free relationships for young people. This survey will be open until April 5, 2010. Your input is vital to continue efforts to engage youth in healthy relationships.

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BLOG POST: Spending Time with Nature


3/26/2010


I’m reclaiming my “morning moment” routine: before rushing off to work, I sit on my back porch for five minutes. I listen to the songbirds, watch nuthatches run upside down on the walnut trees and count squirrels. These few moments in my tiny corner of nature help me stay centered during the day.

A kid today can likely tell you about the Amazon rain forest—but not about the last time he or she explored the woods in solitude, or lay in a field listening to the wind and watching the clouds move. A growing body of research links our mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to our association with nature—in positive ways.

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PRESS RELEASE: Safe Communities Start with Healthy Families


3/25/2010


MCCOY’s EASY Book Guides Families to the Resources They Need


Marion County Commission On Youth, Inc. (MCCOY) recently announced the arrival of its 2010 EASY Book (Essential Aid and Services for You). The guidebook provides important resources aimed at assisting families with basic needs, health care, life skills, and legal services among others.

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PRESS RELEASE: Nominate a Champion for Youth


3/25/2010


Do You Know Someone Making a Difference in the Lives of Central Indiana Youth?


Through a competitive process, MCCOY is awarding $300 to the winning Champion and $200 to her or his organization, and two $100 awards for second and third places. The community decides; online voting begins next fall, but nominations begin now.

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BLOG POST: Not Just Babysitters


3/24/2010


Commonly, people working with youth during the out of school time hours are regarded as youth workers. While we do work with youth in a variety of capacities, this phrasing fails to lend itself to the core and depth of work we do with young people. More importantly, it fails to validate our work as professional, intentional and meaningful.
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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


3/23/2010


From work to home, Lisa Curran has a true passion for youth and their needs. As Senior and Youth Program Coordinator, she runs the afterschool, summer camp and Senior programs for the Community Alliance of the Far Eastside (CAFE). Additionally, Lisa has fostered and adopted several children in her own home, many of whom have special needs.

"She treats the youth that we serve as her own," says CAFE Executive Director Melissa Drew. "She is committed, compassionate and understanding. I am always amazed by her spirit for the work she does."

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BLOG: YPQA? Because Quality Is Important!


3/19/2010


Connie Berg joins a group of local youth-serving organizations as they begin the YPQA/I process.
Read about the training and her insight into evaluating youth program quality.

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BLOG POST: Return on Investment


3/18/2010


Research shows that those who dropout of high school are much more likely to end up incarcerated, on public assistance, unemployed, and in poor health -- when is our community going to make the connection?

Read the full article and join the discussion

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BLOG POST: Slamming a Door on Summer Youth Employment


3/15/2010


Despite a strong push from the workforce development field, an amendment to provide $1.3 billion for summer youth employment offered by Senators Murray and Kerry was defeated.

Read the full article and join the discussion.

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OP-ED: YES Closing Follow-up


3/11/2010


Family Youth Interventions Program Created After Youth Emergency Services Closing—Is It Enough?


Youth Emergency Services (YES) closed on December 31, 2009. YES provided what previous YES Program Director John Kennedy called, “pre-system, in person, crisis care, 24/7, without an appointment, adjudication or diagnosis!” These services were available to provide comfort and safety to children and families during crisis or to intervene before the situation became a crisis. What impact has YES closing had on the children and families in Marion County, or is it still too early to tell? How have the gaps been filled?

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BLOG POST: Do Education Cuts Have to Be a Zero Sum Game?


3/3/2010


Recently, IPS Superintendent White said $27 million in budget cuts were necessary to shore up the district’s financial outlook after property tax caps kick in – including money which would have gone to school funding. And one of the areas in which he’s chosen to cut back is elementary school arts programs. Strong evidence exists that links arts education with overall improved literacy skills. What are some strategies for advocating for comprehensive educational funding during tight economic times?

Read the full article and join the discussion.

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PRESS ALERT: Early Intervention & Prevention Community Roundtable


2/12/2010


Community Roundtable to Bring People from All Sectors Together to Identify Strengths, Needs and Gaps in Early Intervention and Prevention Services in Marion County



What: Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) Community Roundtable
When: Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 1pm-5pm
Where: Children's Bureau - Gene Glick Family Support Center, 1575 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street Indianapolis, 46202

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


2/10/2010


Born and raised in Indianapolis, Louis Morales is dedicated to helping students succeed in school and beyond. "I am really pushing students to pursue education and become successful citizens," says this teacher and our featured Everyday Champion.

Louis' impact on youth extends outside of the classroom. As head varsity coach for the Northwest High School soccer team, Louis organized the first soccer league in IPS. He has been a mentor to many minority and at-risk students. He is married and the proud father of two children.

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PRESS RELEASE: Initiative Will Reduce the Number of Families in Child Welfare & Juvenile Justice


2/9/2010


Steering Committee Formed to Develop a Three-Year Strategic Plan


Both common sense and science indicate that addressing the risk factors in a child's life as comprehensively and as early as possible can make the critical difference in changing that child's life-and his or her potential to make positive contributions to our community for the better. To reach that goal Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) has assembled an Early Intervention and Prevention (EIP) Steering Committee to guide the formation and implementation of a three-year strategic plan for early intervention and prevention services in Marion County, the goal of which will be to reduce risk factors and promote an asset-rich community for children and families, ultimately reducing the number of children and families who become involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice systems.

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BLOG POST: A Genuine Commitment to Young People


1/28/2010


We know what it takes for young people to achieve success.

Where we seem to fall short is the community wide commitment to a LONG TERM effort to prepare all young people for college, work, and life by the time they reach young adulthood. What will it take to secure that commitment--from all sectors of our community? What do you think?Join the discussion.

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BLOG POST: Grant Opportunities for Youth Programs


1/11/2010


Be sure to follow MCCOYouth on Twitter -- that's the first place we'll post information about grants that are available to community and youth organizations.

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BLOG POST: Youth Development & Community Development Go Hand in Hand


1/7/2010


When considering how young people play into the mix of healthy communities, many think it’s just about the quality of their schools. Or how many youth centers are in the neighborhood. Or even what the juvenile crime rate looks like. Positive youth development, however, is a framework that relies on all the factors that intersect with a young person’s life – including, perhaps most importantly, the physical and economic communities in which he or she grows up. Read full article.

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2010 Learning Network Preview


12/8/2009


See what' learning and networking opportunities will be available in 2010 through MCCOY's Learning Network.

Download 2010 Preview.

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BLOG POST: How Do We Engage Young People?


11/30/2009


Engaging young people in the programs youth organizations offer is easier said than done. And the reality is, the fact that youth simply “show up” doesn’t mean they’re invested or engaged in the activities. So how do we create better opportunities for young people to really get engaged in? Better engagement ultimately leads to better results. Read full post.

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PRESS RELEASE: MCCOY Hires Staff to Focus on Supporting Youth Workers & Youth-Serving Organizations


11/23/2009


For over fifteen years, Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) has provided a wide range of learning and networking opportunities for youth development professionals and youth-serving organizations. To continue drive this effort MCCOY has hired Shaunette Byers, Community Initiatives Coordinator, to lead both the Learning Network and Youth Program Quality Improvement/Assessment (YPQA/I) initiatives.

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


11/19/2009


While the community has focused on reducing teen pregnancy, the fact remains that many teens in our community do get pregnant. Wanda Spann Roddy, Director of Future Promises, educates and advocates for pregnant and parenting teens, improving their health and life outcomes.
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OP-ED: Youth Emergency Services (YES)


11/17/2009


On December 31, 2009 a valuable service in Marion County will be closing its doors; what will happen to the children, youth and families who will no longer be able to walk through those doors? Youth Emergency Services (YES) provides what YES Program Director John Kennedy calls, “pre-system, in person, crisis care, twenty-four/seven, without an appointment, adjudication or diagnosis!” These services are available to provide comfort and safety to children and families during crisis or to intervene before the situation becomes a crisis. Now who will provide these services?

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Thank A Youth Worker


10/30/2009


Don't forget to thank a youth worker on November 5, 2009


Check out the Thank a Youth Worker Day website at www.thankayouthworkerday.org

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


10/14/2009


We're excited to feature Rebekah Mazanowski in this edition of Everyday Champions. Rebekah, a Parent Liaison at Howe Community High School, is also the sister of Natalie Mazanowski, MCCOY's Communications Director. Rebekah appreciates the role that her parents and the community have had in helping her develop into the person she is today. Growing up in a large family, she understands that parents and families need the support of a strong and healthy community.
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PRESS RELEASE: MCCOY Hires Staff to Focus on Early Intervention & Prevention Initiative


9/22/2009


Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) has hired three new staff to focus on their Early Intervention and Prevention initiative: Shanna Malott, Early Intervention Community Coordinator, Connie Berg, Early Intervention Resource Development Officer, and Emily Chew, Early Intervention Assistant.

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PRESS RELEASE: Excellence in Summer Service Education Award Honors 22 Young People


9/4/2009


On Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00pm at the Indianapolis Art Center, the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) and the partners of the Summer Youth Program Fund honored 22 local young people with the Excellence in Summer Service Education Award. Mayor Greg Ballard spoke at the ceremony honoring the work, commitment, and service young people provide our community in Marion County summer youth programs. Keith Veal, President of Sustainable Solutions was the keynote speaker, and Willis Bright, Director of Youth Programs at the Lilly Endowment, wrapped up the evening.

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MCCOY Honors Young Workers for Their Dedication to Summer Programs


8/28/2009


On Thursday, September 3rd at 6:00pm at the Indianapolis Art Center, the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY) and the partners of the Summer Youth Program Fund will honor 22 local young people with the Excellence in Summer Service Education Award.  

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2009 EASY Books Available Now


8/19/2009


Drive up & pick up your copies in the United Way garage on August 26th.

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


8/5/2009


We're thrilled to feature Trevor Holloway in this edition of Everyday Champions. Trevor, a recent graduate of North Central High School, is also a MCCOY Board Member. This summer, in addition to getting ready to head off to college in Bloomington, Trevor has been assisting MCCOY staff with the upcoming Summit for Student Success. He's been a joy to have in the office, not only for his remarkable skills and fun personality, but also for his engagement and excitement for youth development.
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PRESS RELEASE: Business & Community Leaders to Share Insight on How Community Can Champion Youth


7/31/2009


MCCOY announced its line-up of breakout presenters for Central Indiana’s Summit for Student Success: Bringing the Community Together to Tackle the Dropout Challenge, which will be held at Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monday, August 10, 2009. Presenters include Nick Weber, Deputy Mayor of Indianapolis, Rick Fuson, Executive Senior VP for Pacers Sports & Entertainment, Dr. Jackie Greenwood, Director of Secondary Schools for IPS, Bill Corley, President & CEO of Community Health Network and David Harris, President & CEO of the Mind Trust.

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Help Us Go Green at the Summit for Student Success


7/21/2009


Donate travel mugs and water bottles...

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PRESS RELEASE: National Summer Learning Day Spotlights Programs that Combat Summer Daze


7/15/2009


Children filed into the gymnasium at St. Richard School on Thursday, July 9th, joining community leaders, youth workers and other caring adults to celebrate National Summer Learning Day.

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OP-ED: Everyone has A Stake in the Positive Development of Youth


7/13/2009


Making sure kids have better opportunities and healthier futures isn’t only the job of teachers, or youth workers, or parents. It is everyone’s responsibility, and no matter what you do for a living, whether you have kids in your life or not, you play an important role.

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PRESS RELEASE: Registration Now Open for Central Indiana's Summit for Student Success


7/13/2009


MCCOY announced that registration opened this week for Central Indiana's Summit for Student Success: Bringing the Community Together to Tackle the Dropout Challenge, which will be held at Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monday, August 10, 2009. Keynote speakers include Tarik Glenn, former Colts offensive tackle and Founder of D.R.E.A.M. Alive, Dr. Tony Bennett, Superintendent of Public Instruction for the State of Indiana, and Karen Pittman, Executive Director of the Forum for Youth Investment in Washington, DC.

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OP-ED: Summer and Learning Make a Great Team


7/9/2009


Thursday, July 9th is National Summer Learning Day. That's right-contrary to popular belief, summer and learning DO go together and young people across our community are the direct beneficiaries of this new way of thinking. If young people are going to do well in school and be fully prepared for the world of work, they need year-round opportunities to learn more and build essential skills. It is past time that we revise our notion that summertime is when learning takes a vacation.

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PRESS RELEASE: Indianapolis Celebrates National Summer Learning Day


7/6/2009


Local celebration of National Summer Learning Day to shine a spotlight on programs that combat summer daze.

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BLOG POST: Everyday Champion


6/29/2009


Our first Everyday Champion is Chad Richards, an Account Manager at Firebelly Marketing. Leveraging his expertise as a marketing professional, Chad volunteers with youth and with organizations that support youth. In addition to his classroom volunteerism described below, Chad also contributed his internet marketing expertise at MCCOY's Social Media Marketing for Nonprofits training. He was also recently asked to join the Board of Directors of IndyDads.
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MCCOY @ the Smaller Indiana Bigger Idea's Conference


6/25/2009


Paul Poteet listens to Kirsten Eamon-Shine's reaction to Bigger Ideas Conference.



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BLOG POST: Want to be a Champion for Youth?


6/24/2009


It’s easy for us to say we value young people and the programs that provide them opportunities to grow, learn, and connect with the community. But sometimes it’s hard to put good intentions into action. That’s where MCCOY’s Community Compacts for Youth come in. They’re designed to help you discover concrete ways to improve how you or your organization supports youth development in central Indiana.
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2009 Youth Activity Directory Now Available


5/28/2009


Just in time for summer!

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PRESS RELEASE: MCCOY Seeks Proposals from Organizations Supporting Positive Outcomes for Youth


5/27/2009


Indianapolis, IN—Does your agency offer opportunities for young people to develop the skills necessary for learning, leading, thriving, connecting or working? Are you involved in a successful partnership or initiative achieving positive outcomes for youth? Do you utilize an approach you believe to be cutting-edge or "best practice"? If so, consider sharing your experience and insight with community and business leaders at Central Indiana's Summit for Student Success: Bringing the Community Together to Tackle the Dropout Challenge, which will be held at Hilbert Circle Theatre in downtown Indianapolis on Monday, August 10, 2009.

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MCCOY Announces Position Openings


5/12/2009


Seeking candidate to support for early intervention and prevention planning efforts.

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OP-ED: Children Needn’t Go from School Days to Summer Daze


4/20/2009


When you are making your summer plans with the children you care about, be sure to take advantage of the many learning opportunities available in central Indiana. 

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BLOG POST: Don't Let Rainy Weather Stop You From Turning Off the TV


4/20/2009


It's international Turnoff Week. So turn off your TV, iPhone and Xbox, and say goodbye to Twitter and Facebook. Are you up for the challenge?
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PRESS RELEASE: Souder Reconsidering FYCA Sponsorship


4/14/2009


Community Support Was Key – And You Still Can Make a Difference
On March 18, MCCOY sent a sign-on letter in support of the Federal Youth Coordination Act (H.R. 7004) to Representative Mark Souder of Indiana's 3rd Congressional District. The letter was signed by 38 organizations and 109 individuals from across Indiana and urged Souder, Indiana's only representation on the Education and Labor Committee, to support the creation of a White House Office on Children and Youth by signing on as an original co-sponsor of the bill.

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BLOG POST: Child Stress & Poverty


4/13/2009


A study led by Gary W. Evans, a professor of human ecology at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., recently linked childhood stress and poverty to reduced working memory function in late adolescence. Reading about it in the Washington Post (you may need to register to access the article), I started thinking about the impact that our current economic situation may have on young people, as well as how caring adults and family members can limit the negative aspects of that impact.
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BLOG POST: Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps


4/1/2009


Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels today announced the state will hire 2,000 young adults to spend this summer and next improving Indiana’s parks, trails and natural habitats. The program, called the Young Hoosiers Conservation Corps, will use federal stimulus funds designated for employment and training of people 16 to 24 years old. Go to blog post.

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BLOG POST: Teen Birth Rates


3/26/2009


Last year was the second year in a row that teen birth rates rose. Since 2005, the teen birth rate increased by 2% after 14 years of consistent decline. When it was reported that the teen pregnancy had risen across ethnic groups, popular responses ranged from, “see what happens when abstinence-only is taught in classrooms?” to “see what happens when there’s not enough abstinence-only taught in classrooms?” Of course, youth development professionals know that the issue is far more complex than that. While national and state education policies play an important role in determining what gets taught in the classroom, often the reality is that young people get a steady stream of mixed messages about health and sexuality.
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PRESS RELEASE: Hoosiers Support Legislation to Coordinate Youth Services and Programs


3/11/2009


MCCOY is asking the community to sign a letter of support for the Federal Youth Coordination Act (H.R. 7004). This bill seeks to create a White House Office on Children and Youth, which would strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of youth programs and services. The letter is directed to Representative Mark Souder of Indiana's 3rd Congressional District, who is a member of the Education & Labor Committee.  As of Tuesday, 100 individuals and 36 organizations have signed the letter of support. To learn more or sign the letter of support, visit MCCOY's website: www.mccoyouth.org

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BLOG POST: Meet ROY!


3/10/2009


It's finally here - central Indiana's new, searchable database of youth activities and opportunities! ROY is now gathering information from youth-serving organizations about their programs and activities. Creating a profile is FAST, EASY and absolutely FREE (music to a non-profit's ears).
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BLOG POST: How Children Learn


2/4/2009


The classic, How Children Learn, is making a resurgence among parents and educators alike lately.
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BLOG POST: Recess Matters, Too!


1/30/2009


According to a recent study published in Pediatrics, the journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, taking recess out of the school day can have serious consequences in child behavior.
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CALL TO ACTION: Support the Federal Youth Coordination Act


1/26/2009


The Federal Youth Coordination Act (FYCA) of 2008 (H.R. 7004) seeks to create a White House Office on Children and Youth, which would strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of youth programs. Your support of this act can improve the odds for youth in central Indiana.



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BLOG POST: Youth Media Brings Subject to Life


1/14/2009


Youth Radio is an organization in Oakland with the deeply held belief that underserved youth have the creativity, skills, and entrepreneurial spirit to become multimedia industry leaders.
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The Real MCCOY - January 2009 Newsletter


1/7/2009


Learn what's new at MCCOY.

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MCCOY INTRODUCES STRATEGY TO EXPAND THE REACH & QUALITY OF YOUTH PROGRAMS


12/4/2008


On December 8th, MCCOY will launch the Ready by 21 Quality Counts initiative and introduce the Youth Program Quality Assessment (YPQA) to community and youth development leaders.

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