Collaborative Project
The Youth Initiative is a collaborative project among Douglas County government, the Douglas County School District, the City of Castle Pines, the City of Lone Tree, the Town of Castle Rock, the Town of Parker, the Library District, and the Highlands Ranch Metro District through the Partnership of Douglas County Governments. The Youth Initiative is a method of coordinating local youth-serving efforts and assessing the needs of the youngest residents by envisioning a community in which youth are involved, valued, productive, protected and healthy. Contact DCYI at: 303-814-5327
Programs of the Youth Initiative include Outstanding Youth Awards, the Youth Congress, and WrapAround. Resources are provided in the Youth and Family Resource Guide.
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:
Questions? Call Marsha Alston, Youth Services Program Manager at 303.688.4825 ext 5327 or e-mail at malston@douglas.co.us
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 everyone to benefit. Find out more about the program via the link below.
Go directly to the referral form for the WrapAround program
The Youth Award recognizes teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 who have overcome personal adversity and created positive change in their lives. The awards program provides business, community, and civic leaders an opportunity to actively demonstrate their belief and support for the young people in our community.
Youth from around Douglas County get to weigh in on issues that affect youth and are of interest to youth. One of the missions of the Youth Congress is to communicate your thoughts, ideas, and solutions to elected and community leaders.
This program is a partnership between Iglesia Nueva Vida and the Douglas County Youth Initiative.
Do you know what’s happening with the Douglas County Youth Initiative? Stay informed follow the Douglas County Youth Initiative Facebook page.
