March 2026

Youth Opportunities Newsletter

Invisible Made Visible: Become a Youth Advisor to Shape Career and College Pathways

Are you curious about school to career/work pathways? Want to consider your options and strengthen possibilities for students? 

Join MindSpark, in partnership with Jeffco CTC, for our Invisible Made Visible Youth Design Session. You will drive the conversation as a youth advisor. 

• When: Saturday, April 18th 
• Time: 10:00 am- 4:00 pm (arrive by 9:45 am)
• Where: MindSpark Learning: 13949 W. Colfax Ave. Suite 200 - Lakewood, CO 80401 (*transportation is not provided). 

Receive a $100 stipend (and food and prizes) for your time and ideas - like a consultant.

Note: You do not have to be a current student to attend. 

Help us spread the word: Link to Informational Flyer

Spirit of the Sun: Youth Advocacy Policy Series

At Spirit of the Sun’s Youth Advocacy & Leadership session on March 7th, 2026 youth will learn about policy change and reform while practicing public speaking skills. 

March Policy Session Details

• Date: Saturday, March 7th 
• Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM 
• Location: 2288 S Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80219 
• Lunch will be provided 

Youth Power Advocacy Days

Don’t miss this opportunity to make your voice heard by Colorado lawmakers on issues that matter to you. 

Registration is now open for Youth Power Advocacy Days, happening March 18–19 in Denver.

You’re invited to join Young Invincibles, Rocky Mountain Partnership Cradle to Career™, Ednium, New Era Colorado, Mi Familia Vota, UpRISE, and additional partners for a powerful statewide gathering of young people. Together, they’re bringing leaders from across Colorado to the Capitol to advocate, organize, and use our collective voice to drive meaningful change.

During these two days, you will:

• Learn practical advocacy skills and share your story with lawmakers
• Build connections with young leaders and partner organizations
• Engage in a strong, unified demonstration of youth leadership

Attendee capacity is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to secure your place at this impactful event. We can’t wait to stand alongside you and amplify youth power across Colorado.

The final day to register is Sunday, March 8.

Jefferson County Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protection: Hiring Three Family Advisors

Jefferson County Children, Youth, Families and Adult Protection is hiring three Family Advisors. Family Advisors are individuals with lived experience in child welfare as a parent, youth, or both who want to use their experiences to help our agency improve outcomes for those we serve. 

 

Applicants must have a minimum of one year experience as a client involved in the child welfare system as a parent, child/youth, or both. The child welfare assessment and/or case must be closed successfully for at least one year. 

This posting will close on March 10, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Jeffco Community Network: Civic Spark

Ready to make a difference in your community? Join other enthusiastic Jefferson County residents in Civic Spark — a dynamic, hands-on training to build and leverage skills, knowledge, and connections to become effective community champions for housing, early childhood education, and workforce development.

Civic Spark is an 8-week interactive workshop for those who live or work in Jefferson County. In each session, running Thursdays from April 2 to May 21, participants will learn about strategies for effective civic engagement and community change-making — from developing messaging to building networks to connecting with elected officials.

Civic Spark is hosted in partnership with Localworks and is funded by Colorado Gives Foundation. This program is free for all participants.

Community Resources

The Trevor Project

I Matter

Emily Tucker

she/her, Coalition Manager

• Email emilyt@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8439

Sasha Hutchings

she/her, Executive Director

• Email sashah@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8381

General Information

• Email info@jeffcoctc.care
• Call 720-248-8439

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.