Working with partners in their communities such as businesses, tribal councils, and tribal designated housing entities, Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country are moving children in a new direction. The Clubs promote and implement programs that focus on: Education Recreation Technology Culture and tradition Arts and crafts Read about how Boys & Girls Clubs of America's proven programs are working for Native American Youth in these Special Initiatives: Diabetes Prevention - A prevention program aimed at reducing the onset of diabetes among Native American youth. Mentoring Program - A new program that addresses the issue of Native American children whose parent(s) are incarcerated in tribal, state or federal prisons. Money Matters - A pilot program funded by Charles Schwab Bank that will evaluate BGCA's Money Matters program for Native American communities and provide recommendations for adaptation and usage by Clubs in Indian Country. Sustainability Fund - A Fund to sustain the future of Boys & Girls Clubs in Indian Country.

Past Initiatives

SMARTMoves - An award-winning
prevention/education program
that addresses the related problems
of alcohol and drug abuse and
premature sexual activity.

G.R.E.A.T. - A Gang Resistance
Education and Training pilot program
is being tested at six Boys & Girls
sites in Indian Country in partnership
with the National Native American
Law Enforcement Agency (NNALEA)

Navajo Initiative - Launched to provide a
strategic plan to assist the community
in providing for a better future for its children.

Operation S.A.F.E. Futures - The Allstate
Foundation has established a partnership
with Boys & Girls Clubs of America to
focus on promoting the sustainability and
financial effectiveness of Boys & Girls Clubs
in Indian Country.