training and technical assistance
Youth and Families
Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI)
Website: https://www.opioidaffectedyouth.org/
Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP)
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research supports the Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI). Through this program, OJJDP provides funding to states and communities to develop and implement effective, data-driven, coordinated responses to opioid abuse-related challenges and other substance use disorders that impact youth and community safety. To submit a request for training and technical assistance, click here.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) Resources for Judges
Website: https://nationalcasagal.org/advocate-for-children/resources-for-judges/
Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) Resources for Judges provides information regarding judges’ work with CASA/GAL programs, including technical support establishing a CASA program. Resources are available online or email statedevelopment@nationalcasagal.org
The Model Programs Guide (MPG)
Website: https://nationalcasagal.org/advocate-for-children/resources-for-judges/
Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention’s (OJJDP’s) Model Programs Guide contains information about evidence-based juvenile justice and youth prevention, intervention, and reentry programs. It is a resource for practitioners and communities about what works, what is promising, and what does not in juvenile justice, delinquency prevention, and child protection and safety.
National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ)
Website: https://ncyoj.policyresearchinc.org/
Funder: The NCYOJ receives funding from foundations, federal and state agencies, and national organizations
Policy Research Associates (PRA) supports the National Center for Youth Opportunity and Justice (NCYOJ) which aims to improve life opportunities for youth through systems and practice improvement initiatives. Specifically, NCOJ staff:
- collaborate with communities to build capacity across service delivery systems
- conduct applied research and evaluation
- communicate emergent and best practices to policymakers and practitioners
- guide and inform policy at the national, state, and local levels
- elevate the voices and perspectives of youth and families
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW)
Website: https://ncsacw.samhsa.gov/
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
Children and Family Futures supports the National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW). This national resource center provides information, expert consultation, training, and technical assistance. T to child welfare, dependency court, and substance use treatment professionals. The goal is to improve the safety, permanency, well-being, and recovery outcomes for children, parents, and families. Training, webinars, reports, and other and downloadable resources are available online. To learn more about technical assistance services or if you have a question, please email NCSACW at ncsacw@cffutures.org or call toll-free at 1–866–493–2758.
National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC)
Website: https://www.nfstac.org/
Funder: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
The National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) is the nation’s first Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) funded Center of Excellence focused on supporting families and caregivers of children, regardless of their age, who experience serious mental illness and/or substance use challenges. To request assistance, a brief online form is required. The online form can be accessed here.
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC)
Website: https://ojjdp.ojp.gov/national-training-and-technical-assistance-center
Funder: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)
The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC) connects juvenile justice and child victimization prevention practitioners, policymakers, and constituents to appropriate TTA providers and resources. The NTTAC promotes the use of best practices and standards in TTA assessment, planning, and delivery. TTA360 is OJJDP’s centralized TTA request system. It offers a single point of entry to access the full range of OJJDP’s TTA services and network providers. Through TTA360, users can submit a TTA request, create an account, and view the status of requests. You can reach the Help Desk Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET by phone at 1-833-647-0513 or email at OJJDPTTA@usdoj.gov.
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