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February 2026
Youth Opportunities Newsletter
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Jeffco Teens Workgroup will be starting a five-week session in February to determine the purpose and the strategy of our Youth Town Hall event. Jeffco CTC has held an annual Youth Town Hall, put on for youth by youth, for many years.
We are going to do a deep dive into the Youth Town Hall (what has worked well and what hasn't, as well as what we want the Youth Town Hall to be moving forward). You do not need to have attended the Jeffco Teens Workgroup or the Youth Town Hall in the past. We are excited to have fresh ideas and perspectives!
The meetings for the Youth Town Hall Strategy session will be as follows:
- Thursday, February 12, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm - in person at Jeffco CTC's Office (9250 West 5th Avenue, Third Floor, Lakewood, CO 80226); a virtual option will be available if transportation is a barrier.
- Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm - virtual
- Thursday, March 3, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm - virtual
- Thursday, March 12, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm - virtual
- Thursday, March 19, 2026, 4:00pm - 5:30pm - virtual
- (Please note: There will not be a Jeffco Teens Workgroup meeting the week of February 26th because of Jeffco CTC's coalition meeting.)
This opportunity is open to all youth aged 11 - 22 who either live and/or go to school in Jefferson County, Colorado. Plus, get paid for your participation!
Please fill out the interest form below and we will be in touch with more details soon!
For more information about Jefferson County Communities That Care (Jeffco CTC), please visit our website at JeffcoCTC.care and follow us on Instagram @JeffcoCTC.
| | Partner Events and Opportunities | | |
Come join Resilience1220 this Friday, February 6th at Go Paint for a casual atmosphere to connect and create.
This group is for middle and high schoolers and meets the 1st Friday of the month, 4:30 - 6:00 PM at Go Paint! (4602 Plettner Ln. Suite 2B Evergreen, CO 80439).
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Celebrate Valentine's Day for everyone with music, dancing, rainbow crafting, glitter tattoos, and more! Wear your dream dance attire, from formal to cosplay, retro, or whatever fits your personal vibe.
Jefferson County Public Library's 3rd annual Glitter and Gay dance is for everyone in grades 6 to 12. Celebrate the season of love with friends or your secret crush.
- Friday, February 13, 2026
- 5:30pm–8:30pm
- Belmar Library
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The Ignite Futures Fund gives young people the opportunity to build wealth and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. The Ignite Futures Fund is led by Impact Charitable in partnership with Gary Community Ventures and a coalition of funders in Colorado and across the country.
The fund will select 250 high school sophomores and juniors from across Colorado to jump-start their future. If selected, participants will be assigned to one of two tracks:
Accelerate Track
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100 young people will be enrolled in the Accelerate Track and receive $20,000 that will be invested to kick-start their future. Additionally, they will receive financial education, financial coaching & planning, a peer support network, and more.
Spark Track
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150 young people will be enrolled in the Spark Track and will be paid to complete surveys and participate in focus groups to help the Fund learn more about their experience. Additionally, Spark Track enrollees will be given the chance to join the Fund's annual Stock Market Competition. The winner of the competition will receive $500.
Application closes 11:59 PM MST on February 22, 2026.
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Whatever it is, it Matters
Reach out to the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line for 25/7 emotional support.
Call - Text 988 - Live Chat at 988colorado.com
| | | |  | Trained counselors are here to support LGBTQIA+ youth 24/7. If you are a young person in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgement-free place to talk, call the Trevor Lifeline now at 1-866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678,or chat with a trained professional online. | | | | | The I Matter program can connect you with a therapist for up to 6 free virtual counseling sessions (some in-person appointments available, too) that are completely confidential. Talking with someone can make you feel better. To start, click on “Youth” below to take a short survey. Be as honest as possible: your answers will help match you with the right therapist. | | |
Emily Tucker
she/her, Coalition Manager
Sasha Hutchings
she/her, Executive Director
General Information
| | | Jefferson County Communities That Care's mission is -- in partnership with youth -- to improve health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County. | | 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 provider. | | | | |
