https://stepyouthcenter.org/ A practical editorial magazine for youth workers, educators, parents and community organizers who design and evaluate youth development programs. en Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/designing-safe-mentorship-sessions/https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/designing-safe-mentorship-sessions/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMentorship DesignKey considerations for youth workers to structure safe and supportive mentorship sessions that foster positive development. https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/age-appropriate-mentoring-goals/https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/age-appropriate-mentoring-goals/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMentorship DesignLearn how to set realistic, age-appropriate mentoring goals with young people using positive youth development principles and practical planning tools. https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/mentor-boundaries-and-ethics/https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/mentor-boundaries-and-ethics/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMentorship DesignMentors must balance trust and boundaries. This article offers practical strategies for ethical youth mentoring. https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/group-mentoring-activities/https://stepyouthcenter.org/mentorship-design/group-mentoring-activities/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTMentorship DesignDiscover how to design effective group mentoring activities that engage youth through positive relationships, skill-building, and youth voice. https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/recruiting-community-partners/https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/recruiting-community-partners/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCommunity PartnershipsA practical guide to identifying, recruiting, and onboarding community partners for youth programs using a readiness checklist and clear steps. https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/sustaining-partnerships-over-time/https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/sustaining-partnerships-over-time/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCommunity PartnershipsHow youth programs can keep community partnerships active and mutually beneficial, with a practical checklist and clear steps for renewal. https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/coordinating-volunteers-effectively/https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/coordinating-volunteers-effectively/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCommunity PartnershipsLearn key coordination practices to keep volunteer mentors committed and prepared, from clear roles to ongoing support. https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/engaging-families-and-schools/https://stepyouthcenter.org/community-partnerships/engaging-families-and-schools/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTCommunity PartnershipsHow youth programs can build constructive, lasting relationships with families and schools through communication, shared goals, and mutual respect. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/choosing-outcome-indicators/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/choosing-outcome-indicators/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationLearn which outcome indicators best capture youth development and how to choose them for meaningful evaluation. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/collecting-feedback-from-youth/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/collecting-feedback-from-youth/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationPractical ways to gather honest feedback from young people, from surveys to circles, so programs improve with youth as partners. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/using-pre-post-surveys/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/using-pre-post-surveys/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationA practical guide for youth workers on designing, running and interpreting pre and post surveys responsibly, with ethics and plain reporting tips. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/reporting-evaluation-results/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/reporting-evaluation-results/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationLearn how to share youth program evaluation results with funders and partners clearly, honestly, and usefully. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/ethical-evaluation-with-youth/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/ethical-evaluation-with-youth/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationExplore the ethical questions that guide evaluation activities involving minors, from consent to data privacy and positive youth development. https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/improving-programs-with-data/https://stepyouthcenter.org/outcome-evaluation/improving-programs-with-data/Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMTOutcome EvaluationLearn how to turn evaluation findings into practical program improvements with a step-by-step checklist for youth workers and educators.