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. 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. 

Scholarship Plus provides a substantial four-year college scholarship, plus holistic, individualized support designed to help students thrive throughout college and beyond. Students selected for the close-knit cohort will receive up to $8,000 per year along with tailored support through 1:1 college advising, workshops, mental health support, mentoring, career guidance, and connections to paid internships. Applicants must be NYC high school seniors graduating in 2027 who have strong academic standing, demonstrate significant financial need, and are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Students can learn more through upcoming info sessions on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 and Wednesday, December 16, 2026, and college counselors are invited to a session on Monday, November 23, 2026. Learn more and apply on their website by January 19, 2027.