[1] Membership of the Working Group includes staff from 18 federal departments and agencies that support programs and services that target youth.
The Working Group was formally established by Executive Order 13459, Improving the Coordination and Effectiveness of Youth Programs, on February 7, 2008.
The IWGYP is responsible for promoting achievement of positive outcomes for youth through the following key activities: In addition, the IWGYP is responsible for preparing a strategic plan for federal youth policy (Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009 Committee Print of the House Committee on Appropriations on H.R.
Based on these criteria, HHS has defined a set of rigorous standards an evaluation must meet in order to be considered an evidence-based program.
Information includes child victimization, substance abuse, youth violence, mental health and trauma, and gang activity.
The profiles provide real-world examples of the ways that different organizations work together to improve outcomes for youth.
Each collaboration is unique in their purpose, accomplishments, how they structure their work, the challenges that they face, and the types of organizations that are involved.