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Hello Jeffco CTC Coalition,

Welcome to October! Read ahead for details about the October Coalition meeting, save the date for upcoming events, sign up for the Data and Priorities Session, and find resources related to Jefferson County data.

October Coalition Meeting

Our October coalition meeting is Thursday, October 22nd, from 4:00 - 5:30 PM. We will meet virtually, on Zoom. Come for a Youth Town Hall Planning Team presentation and coalition updates!

If you would like to attend, but do not have the calendar invitation, please email Sasha (sashah@jeffcoctc.care).

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank You for a Successful 2026 Youth Town Hall

Here is a quick run down of some of the numbers and feedback from the event.

See you at the October Coalition Meeting for more!

If you are interested into diving into the data from the Youth Town Hall, join the Data and Priorities Session.

Save the Date - Jeffco CTC Events

Mark your calendars now for Jeffco CTC events to connect and explore opportunities to get involved in the coalition.

Winter Get Together - December 10th, 4:00 - 6:30 PM

• Come to Jeffco CTC's home at The Seam (9250 West 5th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226) for winter treats, board games, and a cozy and relaxed hangout. Bring a friend, your favorite treat to share, and a game to play!
• RSVP here!

Coalition Session Open Houses - January 6th (Virtual on Zoom) & 12th (In Person at The Seam), 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

• Start the year off right and get involved with Jeffco CTC. Come learn about the coalition, our upcoming sessions, and other ways you can get involved. Bring a friend and get excited about getting involved in your community!
• RSVP here!

Thank you for all that you do!

-Jeffco CTC Team

The Data and Priorities Session Starts Today!

It is not too late to register for the Data and Priorities session starting TODAY at 4 pm!

During the Data and Priorities Session meetings, we'll look at what we heard at the 2026 Jeffco CTC Youth Town Hall along with results from the 2025 Healthy Kids Colorado Survey. Youth and adults are both welcome to join. Youth who participate are compensated $25 for each 90 minute meeting they attend. 

You don't need to be a "numbers person" to join. We'll handle the analysis; we need your insights and perspective on what the data means and where the Coalition should prioritize its work!

Data and Priorities Session meetings are:

• TODAY, Wednesday, October 7th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)
• Wednesday, October 21st, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)
• Wednesday, November 4th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)
• Wednesday, November 18th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)
• Wednesday, December 2nd, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)
• Wednesday, December 16th, 4:00pm - 5:30pm (virtual)

Please sign up and share with your networks!

Data Corner

Youth Town Hall Participants Know What Consent Is

At the 2025 Youth Town Hall, Jefferson County youth said that enthusiastic consent in a healthy relationship:

• Is a clear and eager "yes"
• Is more than verbal
• Goes beyond sex
• Must be a sober "yes"
• Can be withdrawn
• Must not be coerced

Communicate to your teen that consent is required and that there are resources available to learn more and get support.

Love is Respect is the national resource to disrupt and prevent unhealthy relationships and intimate partner violence by empowering young people through inclusive and equitable education, support, and resources.

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you are not alone. Visit RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline for help. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673), chat at RAINN.org/hotline or text “HOPE” to 64673.

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.

This project was created by the Jefferson County Communities That Care (Jeffco CTC) coalition, which is housed within the Colorado Nonprofit Development Center. Jeffco CTC is funded through an Elevating Prevention in Colorado (EPIC) grant. The views, policies and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the grant provider.