Fostering Resilience: Youth Leadership Membership
Fostering Resilience Youth Program Application (Cohort #9) Application Deadline: Monday, 9/7/2026 11:59 PM | Program Dates: 8/24/26 - 12/13/26
Are you ready to embrace challenges, grow your strengths, and make a real impact in your community? The Fostering Resilience Youth Program is seeking passionate, motivated youth to join our next cohort. This program builds resilience, personal growth, and community collaboration, while also equipping participants with the tools, skills, and mindset to grow as content creatives. You'll learn storytelling, boost creative confidence, and use digital platforms to amplify messages about leadership and substance abuse prevention. Stay connected, join our newsletter: centerforurbanexcellence.org. Youth 14 year old and over MUST have a valid work permit to receive a payment.
Youth First and Last Name
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Youth Address (123 Street, City, State, Zip Code)
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Youth Phone Number
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Youth Email
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Youth Date of Birth
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Grade
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6th
7th
8th
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
High School Graduate
In College
School Attending (Full Name)
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Demographic Information
The following questions help us understand who our program serves and meet grant-reporting requirements. Your answers will be kept confidential and reported only as combined totals. You may select “Prefer not to answer” when offered.
How do you describe your gender identity?
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Male
Non-Binary or gender diverse
Prefer to self-define
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Unknown
Do you identify as a member of the 2S/LGBTQIA+ community?
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No
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How do you describe your race, ethnicity, or origin?
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American Indian, Alaska Native, Tribal, or Indigenous - excluding Indigenous to Latin America
Asian
Black or African American
Hispanic or Latina, Latino, Latinx, or Spanish origin
Indigenous to Latin America - including Mexico, Central America, and South America
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
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If you selected American Indian, Alaska Native, Tribal, or Indigenous, please provide the name of your Tribe or Tribes.
If you selected Asian, which background or subcategory best describes you? Select all that apply
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Your Goals and Program Support
Tell us what you hope to accomplish and how the Center for Urban Excellence can support your growth.
Personal Goals (what would you would like to accomplish with your membership)? Examples: youngadultmoney.com/100-goals
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Postsecondary, College and Career Goals (think 6 months from now).
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Social Goals (consider your values, dreams, best self). Examples: simplicable.com/en/social-goals
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How can the Center For Urban Excellence help you reach your goals?
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Parent/ Guardian Name (If under 18 years old, type N/A if over 18)
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