PASE Network News

The Coalition of Youth Development Intermediaries (CYDI) launched a new website where you can find resources, funding, and events to support youth development work: https://cydiny.org/  This capacity-building hub was created to connect youth-serving organizations to trainings, advocates, legal counsel, funding opportunities, and other resources that support positive youth development in a changing political and funding landscape. On the hub, you will find resources, professional development & events, funding opportunities, policy & advocacy updates, and more. Head to the hub to check it out today. 

The Center for Healing and Justice through Sport is hosting a three-part Lunch and Learn cohort about how sport can be a powerful tool for building resilience, connection, and well-being. With support from the Carmel Hill Fund, this series brings together coaches, educators, mental health practitioners, and community leaders to explore the intersection of sport and mental well-being. Bring your lunch and participate in guided sessions, real-world case studies, and collaborative dialogue. Participants will gain practical tools to foster healthier individuals and communities both on and off the field. Sessions will take place on December 2, 2026, December 9, 2026, and December 16, 2026 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM on Zoom. Learn more and save your spot on the Center for Healing and Justice through Sport website.  

Join Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York (CCC) for a three-part webinar series drawing on findings from their 2026 databook, Keeping Track of New York City’s Children. CCC expert staff will walk through what the data show on child care access, economic and housing security, and youth well-being.  Each session will highlight important trends and demonstrate how to find data for your community on the redesigned Keeping Track data platform. The three sessions will each focus on a distinct topic: child care access (November 19, 2026), economic and housing security (December 3, 2026), and youth well-being (December 10, 2026). Learn more and register on the CCC website. 

The Academy for Community Behavioral Health invites NYC community-based organizations (CBOs) to apply to host Youth Mental Health Advocates between January 2027 - July 2027. The Youth Mental Health Advocate (YMHA) fellowship provides a path to the helping professions for young adults who are of the communities that CBOs serve. With training and coaching from the Academy and supervision at their host organization, Youth Advocates apply their talents, skills, and insights to strengthen youth-centered mental health support in NYC. Eligible organizations should provide direct services to youth between ages 10-21. Each selected organization will recruit and host at least 3 (and no more than 6) Youth Mental Health Advocates between the ages of 18-24 who have completed high school or a GED but do not have a college degree and are not currently enrolled. Youth Advocates receive a fellowship stipend of $10,000, 100+ hours of training and coaching from the Academy, access to free college credits, support to take a next step in their education or career, and more. Host organizations receive a flexible grant of at least $4,500. Interested organizations can find a full program overview on the Academy's website, and should apply by November 2, 2026. 

The latest edition of the popular guidebook, Understanding FAFSA and Financial Aid: Your Guide to Paying for College, was recently released, with updates for the Class of 2027. The guide takes students, families, and educators through the process from researching higher education institutions and their various deadlines to accepting an offer and paying tuition. This newest addition includes features and sections inspired by student, family, and educator feedback, including instructions for finding your official financial aid letter, tips for finding private scholarships, and tools to help you plan your finances for advanced studies, including graduate and professional school.