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Hello Jeffco CTC Coalition,

Welcome to February! Read ahead for coalition updates, ways to get involved, and information about support and resources available in the community.

First Coalition Meeting of the Year - February 26th

Our first coalition meeting of the year is Thursday, February 26th, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. The meeting will be held virtually, on Zoom.

This meeting is an excellent way to get caught up on all the work the coalition has been doing the past few months. We would love to see you there!

If you would like to receive calendar invites for coalition meetings, please email info@JeffcoCTC.care.

If you have any questions, please email Sasha Hutchings at SashaH@JeffcoCTC.care. 

Reminder: Community Opportunities Page

You can now find upcoming events and opportunities from our partners on the Community Opportunities Page of our website.

Here is a preview of what is coming up:

• The Ignite Futures Fund gives young people the opportunity to build wealth and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Applications accepted through February 22, 2026 at 11:59 PM MST.
• Your gently used formal wear can help more teens enjoy prom by donating to the library between January 2nd and February 28th.
• Registration for Jefferson County and Colorado State University’s ENOR Summer Camp is now open! 
• And more!

Have an opportunity to share? Email the information to info@jeffcoctc.care for consideration!

Thank you for all that you do!

-Jeffco CTC Team

Featured Workgroup

Building Allyship and Diversity in Jeffco (BADJ) Project Ad Hoc Workgroup

The Building Allyship and Diversity in Jeffco (BADJ) project is based on “Out for Safe Schools,” an LA LGBT Center national initiative. The BADJ project expands on the “Out for Safe Schools” concept to train adults who work with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth so they can be visibly identified as trusted adults. The Workgroup is exploring sustainability, including funding, support for current participants, and long-term planning.

Who is Involved?

• Current workgroup members include community members, public health, library, parks and open space, school, mental health and human services representatives. We always welcome new members and are especially seeking youth members. 
• Email info@jeffcoctc.care to join the BADJ Project Workgroup.

When are Meetings?

• All meetings are held virtually on the first Tuesday of every month from 4 - 5:30 PM.

Call to Action

• Visit our website to learn more about the BADJ project and explore resources available for youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth. If you want to learn how to support youth in Jefferson County by helping to build sustainability for the BADJ project, join a workgroup meeting.  

Data Corner

Help is Available to Youth Concerned About Their Relationship

According to the 2023 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, among Jefferson County high school youth who dated or went out with someone during the past 12 months, 22% reported being controlled or emotionally hurt.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. If you know a teen who is concerned about their relationship or has questions about dating in general, Love is Respect is here for them 24/7. Text “LOVEIS” to 22522 to speak to an advocate or visit loveisrespect.org.

Contact Us

Jefferson County Communities That Care's mission is -- in partnership with youth -- to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County. 

This monthly newsletter, created by Jeffco CTC staff, is distributed to our coalition's mailing list which anyone can subscribe or unsubscribe to at any time using the links at the end. View this newsletter as a webpage by clicking the link at the top or here: View as Webpage

This project was created by the Jefferson County Communities That Care (Jeffco CTC) coalition, a project of the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. Jeffco CTC is funded through a Community Organizing for Prevention grant from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the grant providers.