Communities That Care, Summit County

Communities That Care (CTC) is a proven prevention system that's made a difference to real kids in real communities across the nation for nearly 30 years. The CTC process creates awareness of the risk and protective factors impacting the healthy development of children and adolescents. Throughout the process, communities target their prevention efforts to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors in the four domains of community, family, school and peer/individual. The Center for Communities That Care is part of the Social Development Research Group, School of Social Work, University of Washington.COMMUNITIES THAT CARE, SUMMIT COUNTYIn 2016, Summit County Government received a grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) to address concerns about youth substance use and mental health. A coalition of community members and organizations was formed.Summit County CTC Vision:Summit County is a diverse community, actively supporting and inspiring youth and families to live, work and play responsibly throughout life.Summit County CTC 2023-2025 Goal Areas:Community members reviewed local youth data including Healthy Kids Colorado Survey to determined the greatest needs and gaps to focus on in 2023-2025. CTC members, including youth, selected the following risk and protective factors to address:Racism, Oppression & Underlying Systemic ConditionsEconomic InstabilityEarly Initiation of Substance UseCommunity Opportunities for Prosocial InvolvementIt is our hope to make Summit County a place where Everyone Belongs, Everyone Thrives, Everyone is Healthy, and Everyone is Connected.

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