Gather
Get support: Connect with community members for guidance and feedback. Learn more
Gather input on youth interests and health priorities. Learn more
Identify your community needs and resources. Learn more
Select your program setting. Learn more
Youth voice: Gather input from youth and program participants. Learn more
Choose
Get support: Identify decision makers. Learn more
Choose which criteria are most critical to your program. Learn more
Select a program that aligns with your goals. Learn more
Get approval if needed. Learn more
Youth voice: Seek input from youth and community. Learn more
Prepare
Get support: Invite guest speakers and attend Community of Practice sessions. Learn more
Prepare an implementation action plan that includes self-care. Learn more
Order supplies, teaching tools, and incentives. Learn more
Practice going through the curriculum & activities. Learn more
Youth voice: Recruit caregivers, youth, and allies. Learn more
Implement
Get support: Explore technical assistance and resource supports. Learn more
Implement your program with confidence!. Learn more
Track your implementation journey. Learn more
Assess student learning and experiences. Learn more
Youth voice: Celebrate the youth. Learn more
Grow
Get support: Collaborate with other youth programs. Learn more
Grow with your program. Learn more
Share successes and lessons learned. Learn more
Keep the momentum going. Learn more
Youth voice: Stay connected beyond programming. Learn more
Now the fun part – you get to work with youth and teach them important life skills along the way. Your participants will need time to process all the new things they are learning so be sure to schedule in energizers and wellness breaks. Here are a few tools to help increase youth engagement and buy-in.
Helpful link: HNY Icebreakers
Helpful link: Energizers and Wellness Moments
New Mexico
An educator provides advice and encouragement to those who are considering implementing a Healthy Native Youth curriculum, such as Native STAND, as she shares her first hand experience overcoming fear.