Communities That Care
The Nederland Communities That Care (NCTC) Coalition brings together youth, parents, schools, community agencies and local governments to promote the health and well-being of young people in Nederland and surrounding areas. CTC is hosted by TEENS, Inc.
For a quick introduction to CTC, watch this short video.
Nederland CTC NEWS:
YLA
The Youth Leadership Academy (YLA) is a community-based, youth-led organization dedicated to developing youth leadership on issues important to the health and wellbeing of Nederland-area youth. We are working to create opportunities, connect to resources, and reduce harmful behavior and detrimental environmental factors. Our goal is to foster brighter, healthier, more connected, and happier lives for our peers. CHECK OUT YLA WESITE HERE
Nederland Youth Board
The Nederland Youth Board is a Town of Nederland board that, in partnership with the Town of Nederland, engages in local decision-making processes on a wide variety of issues. Giving local youth a voice in local civic life and decision-making processes, the Youth Board will be supported by Mountain Coalition for Youth staff and members as well as by the Nederland Board of Trustees and other town officials. CHECK OUT NYB WEBSITE HERE
Mountain Coalition for Youth
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Nederland CTC History: In 2011, TEENS, Inc. began the Peak to Peak Prevention Coalition (P2PPC), loosely following the Communities That Care (CTC) process. The coalition met regularly through 2014 and was successful in advocating for restorative justice practices and social emotional learning (SEL) in area schools; hosting educational events for youth, families and our community; and campaigns aimed at changing community perceptions of youth substance use. Early 2015, P2PPC work fell dormant because of diminished organizational capacity. Late 2016, TEENS, Inc. was encouraged by Boulder County Public Health to apply for Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment funding for CTC and was, subsequently, awarded grant monies for implementation. A facilitator/prevention coordinator was hired by TEENS in February 2017 to begin the CTC process and to renew youth substance abuse prevention work in Nederland.
The growing list of supporters includes: TEENS, Inc, Boulder Valley School District, Nederland Community Presbyterian Church, Nederland Middle Senior High School, Nederland Elementary School, Nederland Parent Engagement Network, Nederland Police Department, Aspen Grove Preschool, Wild Bear Mountain Ecology Center, Boulder County Public Health, EFAA, United Way, P2P Housing and Human Services Task Force, Nederland Downtown Development Authority, Carousel of Happiness, Peak to Peak Counseling, Nederland Area Seniors, and Healthy Futures Coalition.
Our Structure
Nederland CTC is hosted by TEENS, Inc. and will have representation from local government, businesses, schools, law enforcement, faith-based organizations, media, health care, service providers, community members, parents, family, and youth. CTC’s Community Board functions as the decision-making body for the coalition and includes leaders from each of these community sectors. The everyday work of the coalition is guided by seven workgroups and committees – the Risk and Protective Factor Assessment Workgroup; the Resource Assessment and Evaluation Workgroup; the Community Outreach and Public Relations Workgroup; the Community Board Maintenance Workgroup; the Funding Workgroup; the Family Involvement Workgroup; and the Youth Involvement Workgroup. For further detail on the coalition’s governing structure, see the CTC Organizational Chart and the NCTC Bylaws.
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