It Takes a Village
HYC - Subcommittee
Taru Kinnunen, Cheryl Perreault, Nadine Stewart
village@hopkintonyouth.org
Create and reinforce interconnections of all community members to support youth
GOALS OF THE PROJECT:
- Connections in the community
- Build parenting skills in the community
- Provide networking opportunities for parents
- Raise awareness on issues in the community
- Point families toward resources
- Involve teens
POTENTIAL PARTNERS
- "beFree" Coalition
- HPTA
- Youth Commission Club
- Police Department
- SPEAC
- YMCA, Churches; Boys & Girl scouts / Community teams ie. Babe Ruth
- CAA
- School guidance & counseling staff / Athletic director& school coaches
- YOU!
DELIVERY METHODS
- Community Event, November 5, 2008
- Charlie Applestein & 'There is no such thing as a bad kid'
- Parents Night Out (Town Hall)
- February
- April
- Support "Open Circle" events by HS Youth Commission Club
- Support community events (MLK-Day & Relay for Life)
- listserve village@hopkintonyouth.org
- Other media outlets.
