Resources and Information: Other
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There are limited opportunities for getting involved in sport and recreation in after school for youth with disabilities, a daunting reality given the rise of childhood obesity and the known benefits...
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American Red Cross Health...
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The Physical Activity (PA) Special Primary Interest Group was created to provide a credible and visible home within APHA for Physical Activity practitioners, researchers, advocates, and partners. The...
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Many organizations are struggling with the resources and knowledge necessary to conduct this nine-step background screening process on their potential volunteers, whether coaches, officials or...
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Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) is the City of Boston’s largest youth and human service agency offering programs and activities for people of all ages at 35 facilities in...
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Boston Centers for Youth...
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This is a comprehensive guide to the many opportunities for young people and their families offered by both the City of Boston and the many non-profit organizations in our neighborhoods. This guide...
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The Boston Youth Sports Directory includes youth sports programs and activities offered through neighborhood leagues, community centers, clubs, teams and after school programs. Many of the programs...
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BOSTONavigator is now the place for youth, their parents and other caring adults to locate and learn about out-of-school time program opportunities in the City of Boston. Created through a...
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The CDC Healthy Communities Program Web Site offers information that can be helpful to community health programs. The Healthy Communities Program's Action Institutes and Training provide a...
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As a way to combat tobacco use and to promote physical activity, the tobacco-free sports movement aims to increase youth engagement in sports while also providing education about the consequences of...
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NRPA's National Playground Safety Institute (NPSI) has identified twelve of the leading causes of injuries on playgrounds, and published The Dirty Dozen - A Checklist for Safe Playgrounds. The Dirty...
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This document was developed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education to guide parents in choosing a sport or physical activity program for their child. Included are guidelines for...
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The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) welcomes you to enjoy the parks, forests, reservations and recreation facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts....
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CONNECT and SERVE is a free web-based volunteer recruitment and management tool that matches organizations offering volunteer opportunities with potential volunteers from across the state. CONNECT...
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The Criminal History Systems Board is the state agency responsible for maintaining the Commonwealth's criminal justice information system, maintaining firearms licensing and transaction records,...
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This brief article on the SPARK PE blog includes 11 great tips for decreasing inappropriate behavior during physical activity play with young children. These tips can come in handy when working with...
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This guide to federal funding sources is designed to help policymakers, program leaders, system-building advocates and others take advantage of federal funding options. It identifies and summarizes...
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The interactive online training courses are detailed guided courses that reinforce lessons with interactivity, assignments, and self-tests. Classes include grantseeking, proposal writing and...
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Free Tools for Nonprofits - Compiled and linked through helping.org in their Resources for Nonprofits section. Access and information on free email accounts, internet access, mailing lists, online...
