State League Journal Articles on Children, Youth and Families Issues

State municipal leagues frequently highlight municipal efforts on behalf of children, youth and families in their journals, magazines and newsletters. The links below highlight selected state league journal articles on these issues.

"Why Investing in Children and Youth Matters to Cities and Towns" - Colorado Municipal League, February 2011; Wyoming Association of Municipalities, March 2011

"Promoting Youth Engagement through Youth Councils: Tips for Getting Started" - Colorado Municipal League and Iowa League of Cities, December 2007; Florida Municipal League, February 2007; Alaska Municipal League, May 2007

"Twenty-Five Ways City Officials Can Help Youngsters Learn About Local Government" - Texas Municipal League, December 2006


Spotlight

State Municipal League Online Resource Bank on Children, Youth and Families

Home page

Selected league journal articles

State League Youth Programs

:: "If I Were Mayor..." Essay Contests and Scholarship Programs

:: School curricula on local government

:: Youth participation in state league conventions

:: State league youth summits

:: City Government Weeks

:: State league youth council resources

League Initiatives on Children, Youth & Family Issues

:: Afterschool

:: Early childhood development

:: Education

:: Family economic success

:: Family strengthening

:: Health and wellness

:: Public safety & violence prevention

League Capacity to Support Children, Youth & Families Programs

:: State league youth committees

:: League 501(c)(3) research and education affiliates/foundations

:: League convention tracks on children, youth & families

Staff Contacts

Michael Karpman
Senior Associate, Outreach
Institute for Youth, Education & Families
202-626-3072
karpman@nlc.org