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Mentoring programs

OJJDP FY 2023 Mentoring for Youth Affected by Opioid and Other Substance Misuse

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With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth impacted by opioids and other drug misuse. OJJDP aims to assist youth and their families negatively affected by opioids and other substances, especially youth in historically marginalized and underserved communities who will benefit the most from prevention and intervention programs. 

OJJDP FY 2023 National Mentoring Programs

Closing Date
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Application JustGrants Deadline
With this solicitation, OJJDP seeks to fund national mentoring organizations to enhance and expand mentoring services for children and youth who are at risk or high risk for juvenile delinquency, victimization, and juvenile justice system involvement. 

OJJDP Observes National Mentoring Month

JUVJUST, National Mentoring Month, est. 2002
Source: MENTOR: The National Mentoring Partnership (see reuse policy).

President Biden proclaimed January as National Mentoring Month, a nationwide observance honoring today’s mentors and encouraging communities to engage in mentoring activities to ensure positive outcomes for youth. 

"A rising number of adolescents are experiencing mental health challenges, including from bullying and social media harms. 

That is why, as part of my Unity Agenda I announced in my State of the Union address, my Administration...