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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Significant racial disparities remain despite progress INDIANAPOLIS — The percent of children living in concentrated poverty in Indiana is decreasing, according to "Children Living in…
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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…