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 Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.688.4825 ext 5327 or e-mail at malston@douglas.co.us

What’s New

2013 Douglas County Youth Congress

Students, grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend the Sixth Annual Douglas County Youth Congress on September 16, 2013.  Please call 303.688.4825 for more information.

Bylaws of the Douglas County Youth Initiative

Youth Initiative Advisory Board 2013 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month, from 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. at the Castle Rock Police Department, 100 Perry Street in Castle Rock.