JFF and the Forum for Community Solutions discuss early lessons learned by communities in implementation of collaborative youth work.

This paper is meant to address the needs of Opportunity Youth and employers, building upon national momentum in order to drive local action.

The final report of the White House Council for Community Solutions, which identified opportunity youth as an area to focus on.

The authors calculate the economic burden of opportunity youth from the perspective of both the taxpayer and society.

These youth face significant life challenges, most start out with big dreams and remain confident that they can achieve their goals.