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, grassroots movements and everyone else, 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 ext. 5327 or e-mail her at cturner@douglas.co.us.
Youth Initiative Public Meetings
Discussion includes organizational structure of the Youth Initiative, policy, procedure, activities, evaluation, strategy, fundraising, etc. Meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month.
Meeting Location:
Castle Rock Municipal Court Building
Municipal Courtroom
100 Perry Street
Castle Rock, CO 80104