Darien's Thriving Youth Task Force is a volunteer coalition that convenes local community organizations to promote and empower positive youth development, with the goal of reducing teen substance use.
The diverse group includes mental health, substance use and healthcare professionals as well as leaders from the schools, police, town government and clergy.
Every three years, TYTF, in partnership with the Darien Public Schools, surveys Darien 7-12th grade students about their mental health and substance use patterns and shares the results with parents and the community. The finding are also used to inform TYTF members' educational program planning. The results of the February 2021 survey will be available this fall.
TYTF members have also provided insight and guidance for the nationally recognized "06820" campaign to examine the impact of alcohol on the teen brain and to encourage healthier attitudes and behaviors among adolescents in Darien.
The TYTF, which is convened by The Community Fund of Darien, was created in 2008 and meets every other month during the school year.
Task Force members include a diverse group of 68 leaders from 35 organizations serving youth in Darien including:
The diverse group includes mental health, substance use and healthcare professionals as well as leaders from the schools, police, town government and clergy.
Every three years, TYTF, in partnership with the Darien Public Schools, surveys Darien 7-12th grade students about their mental health and substance use patterns and shares the results with parents and the community. The finding are also used to inform TYTF members' educational program planning. The results of the February 2021 survey will be available this fall.
TYTF members have also provided insight and guidance for the nationally recognized "06820" campaign to examine the impact of alcohol on the teen brain and to encourage healthier attitudes and behaviors among adolescents in Darien.
The TYTF, which is convened by The Community Fund of Darien, was created in 2008 and meets every other month during the school year.
Task Force members include a diverse group of 68 leaders from 35 organizations serving youth in Darien including:
TYTF Executive BoardThe Thriving Youth Task Force is led by an engaged volunteer Executive Board including:
Allegra Erickson, Co-Chair Georgette Harrison, Co-Chair Christina Passaretti, Vice-Chair Marli Hayes, Programming Committee Chair John Novak, The Depot Youth Center Liaison Detective Mark Cappelli, Darien Police Department Liaison Shelley Sheridan, Community Liaison Jennifer Fallon, Communications Chair Emily Larkin, Grant Program Director Contact us at ThrivingYouthDarien@gmail.com |
2021-2022 TYTF Meeting Schedule
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THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN
30 Old Kings Highway South Darien, CT 06820 |
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The Community Fund of Darien P.O. Box 926 Darien, CT 06820 |
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Your donations are tax deductible under EIN: 06-0737286
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