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Youth Work

These links provide access to information and professional organizations related to youth work and youth development.

Indiana Youth PRO Association works to advance the professional practice of youth development. This organization also offers credentialing of Indiana youth workers through the Indiana Youth PRO certification.

Indiana Youth Institute works to promote the healthy development of children and youth by serving the institutions and people of Indiana who work on their behalf.

Search Institute is an independent nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide leadership, knowledge, and resources to promote healthy children, youth, and communities.  At the heart of the institute's work is the framework of 40 Developmental Assets, which are positive experiences and personal qualities that young people need to grow up healthy, caring, and responsible.

National Collaboration for Youth is a one-stop website for youth workers with interest in any and all of the following areas: funding, programming, research, policy, job and training opportunities.