The Indiana Youth Institute exists to be a catalyst for healthy youth development and for achieving statewide child success. We strive to create best practices models, provide critical resources and advocate for policies that result in positive youth outcomes.
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN (June 23, 2020) — Indiana Youth Institute today announces the hiring of seasoned experts in the field of youth services and education to its leadership team: Brent Freeman, Dr. Danielle Madrazo, and Alicia Kielmovitch. “I am delighted to welcome three outstanding…
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN -- Indiana Youth Institute today designated $190,000 to provide direct support and immediate relief to Indiana youth-serving professionals that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Many youth…
Data provides revealing insight into projection of STEM in Indiana, how to equip our youth as well as how to combat inequities among access to…
The KIDS COUNT® Data Book provides revealing insight into the issues Hoosier youth are facing today, from infant mortality to high school vaping and college…
INDIANAPOLIS – January is National Mentoring Month and, this year, MENTOR Indiana—a special initiative of Indiana Youth Institute—is celebrating the annual campaign aimed at expanding…
Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – Dubois County is one of three new communities selected to foster a college-going culture for all…
Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Latino Expo is one of three organizations selected to foster a college-going culture for all children…
Promise Indiana initiative expands to 3 new communities INDIANAPOLIS – Fountain County is one of three new communities selected to foster a college-going culture for all…
Communities awarded support to plan, prepare for Promise Indiana initiative INDIANAPOLIS – Five rural counties have been selected to prepare to launch an initiative that will…
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Youth Institute is hosting its 30th annual KIDS COUNT® Conference Dec. 3-4, 2019, at the Indiana Convention Center. The conference brings…
Significant racial disparities remain despite progress INDIANAPOLIS — The percent of children living in concentrated poverty in Indiana is decreasing, according to "Children Living in…
Nonprofits, schools in east central Indiana eligible for support INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Youth Institute (IYI) is now accepting applications for two grants that aim to…
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana -- The Indiana Youth Institute (“IYI”) has been awarded a $1.25 million grant from the Office of Juvenile and Delinquency Prevention through the…
New members bring grantmaking, government administration experience INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — The Indiana Youth Institute is announcing new members of its board of directors: BJ Farrell, of Newburgh, and Amanda…
KIDS COUNT Data Book® provides comprehensive annual report on child well-being in the United States INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana — Indiana ranks 29th in the nation for…
Annual event to provide attendees with tools and information to help prepare students for their futures INDIANAPOLIS (May 30, 2019) —— The Indiana Youth Institute…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute An increasing number of our children and youth have mental health disorders, encountering challenges with school,…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute April is Child Abuse Awareness Month, and 2019 is the year Indiana must take significant additional…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute “When I was a child…” We all have likely said this, wrapping ourselves in nostalgia about…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute It’s basketball season in Indiana. The Pacers are playing their hearts out, March Madness is around…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute Kids and youth thrive when they have caring and supportive adults in their lives, and mentoring…
By Tami Silverman, President & CEO, Indiana Youth Institute What’s not to love about the Holidays – school vacation, extra cookies and treats, and of…
Indiana’s children face many significant health issues, with our opioid crisis and an alarming increase in nicotine use being two of the most urgent.
New Casey Foundation report illuminates needs and barriers facing Indiana’s young parents and their children. INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana’s 84,000 young adult parents face hurdles to…
Three-year grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. will support program integration to activate communities, expand The Promise and build hope for widespread postsecondary achievement. Indianapolis, IN…