Manual / Handbook

Putting PYD into Practice – A Resource Guide

September 15, 2020

The HHS/ACF/Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) provides national leadership on youth and family issues. The Bureau promotes positive outcomes for children, youth, and families by supporting a wide range of comprehensive services and collaborations at the local,Tribal, State, and national levels. FYSB endorses the Positive Youth Development approach, which recognizes that empowered young people need support, guidance, and opportunities during adolescence. Using Positive Youth Development strategies, FYSB programs give young people the chance to build skills, choose healthy lifestyles, exercise leadership, and participate in their communities. Read the Manual / Handbook.