COVID-19 Resources for Youth and Youth Workers

Indiana Philanthropy Alliance (IPA) members and partners who work directly with youth who are involved with philanthropy are encountering a unique set of circumstances during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. In the midst of this difficult time, the work of supporting youth and facilitating groups does not stop, but merely shifts to new methods of engagement. Youth may be struggling with feelings of anxiety and fear as they lose a sense of normalcy and routine in their daily lives. 

The following list includes resources to support youth workers and mentors in the philanthropic field during this global crisis. 

After School Alliance (Resource Page)

America's Promise Alliance (Resource Page)

Corporation for National & Community Service (Various Resources)

DoSomething.org (Various Resources)

EJewish Philanthropy (Resources for Teens)

National Association of School Psychologists (Resource for Talking to Kids)

NPR (Comic for Talking to Kids)

Points of Light: (General Info)  (Virtual Volunteer Opps)

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Talking to Kids)

Youth Service America (Ideas for How Kids Can Help)

220 Leadership (Free Leadership Course for Teens through End of Year)