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Maryland outlines Young Men and Boys Initiative; American Institutes for Research pledges $6 million
Summary
Vincent Harrington told the Charles County delegation that the governor’s Young Men and Boys Initiative will run as a five‑year strategic plan (birth–34), prioritize mental health, family engagement and workforce pathways, and rely on philanthropy; the American Institutes for Research pledged $6,000,000 to support research and community practice.
Vincent Harrington, director of Maryland’s Young Men and Boys Initiative for partnerships and engagement, presented the program to the Charles County delegation on Feb. 20 and outlined a five‑year strategic plan focused on mental and physical health, family and community engagement, and economic preparedness.
Harrington said the initiative will target people from birth through age 34 and will begin with a multi‑jurisdiction rollout designed to be expanded statewide. "This is a 5 year strategic plan," he said, and added the effort will seek measurable milestones and community‑level mapping to track progress.
The state office has not asked the General Assembly for operating funding for the initiative,…
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