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Douglas County Youth and Family Resource Guide »
The Guide has been updated as of January 2012.
Looking for recreation programs? Treatment options? Daycare referrals? The Guide has it all, from A-Z.
After a deliberate and thoughtful planning process by the Partnership of Douglas County Governments, the Youth Initiative got rolling in September 2005 as a method of coordinating local youth-serving efforts and assessing the needs of the community’s kids. The Youth Initiative is a collaborative project between Douglas County government, the Douglas County School District, the City of Lone Tree, the Town of Castle Rock and the Town of Parker - - as a result, the Youth Initiative serves the entire County as it strives to achieve the following:
Vision
The Douglas County Youth Initiative envisions a community in which youth are involved, valued, productive, protected and healthy.
Mission
Our mission is to unite the Douglas County community, including youth, parents, agencies, governments, schools, nonprofits and other adults, in our mutual efforts to:
- Collaborate effectively as a seamless continuum of services.
- Advocate for system improvements that will better serve youth and families of Douglas County.
- Support youth and encourage their contributions to the broader community.
- Effectively intervene with youth who are endangered by their decisions and/or situation.
- Support and expand opportunities for youth to express viewpoints.
- Support parents with resources, education and unconditional care.
Questions? Call Carla Turner, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.688.4825 or e-mail at bdrake@douglas.co.us.
Additional Information
Updated Douglas County Youth and Family Resource Guide »
The Guide has been updated as of January 2012.
Looking for recreation programs? Treatment options? Daycare referrals? The Guide has it all, from A-Z.
Youth Initiative Articles »
Learn more about some of the programs and resources available to Douglas County youth through a variety of topics.
WrapArounD »
It’s all in the name – WrapArounD. A community wraps itself around a family or individual in need, providing unconditional and nonjudgmental care that will allow for everyone to benefit.
SHOUT DC (Students Help Out Douglas County) »
Shout DC is a guide for high school students to find opportunities for volunteering in Douglas County with organizations whose goals are to improve the quality of life in our County. The purpose of this directory is to provide specific contact information for high school students in Douglas County to help them to fulfill their community service requirement.
Metro Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award »
The Metropolitan Mayors and Commissioners Youth Award (MMCYA) honors teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who have overcome difficult situations in their lives. The award seeks to recognize and support young people who have made positive changes and exhibited strength and determination in the face of adversity. Nominate someone you know who fits this description.