Darien's Thriving Youth Task Force is a volunteer coalition that brings together local community organizations to promote and empower positive youth development and mental health, 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.
Thanks to its federal Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant, TYTF, in partnership with the Darien Public Schools, anonymously surveys Darien 7-12th grade students about their mental health and substance use patterns every two years and presents the results to parents and the community. The findings are also used to inform TYTF members' educational program planning. The results of the February 2021 survey were made available in the fall of 2021 (click here to see results.)
TYTF members have also provided insight and guidance for our recent marijuana education campaign and 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.
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 more than 50 leaders from 34 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.
Thanks to its federal Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Grant, TYTF, in partnership with the Darien Public Schools, anonymously surveys Darien 7-12th grade students about their mental health and substance use patterns every two years and presents the results to parents and the community. The findings are also used to inform TYTF members' educational program planning. The results of the February 2021 survey were made available in the fall of 2021 (click here to see results.)
TYTF members have also provided insight and guidance for our recent marijuana education campaign and 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.
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 more than 50 leaders from 34 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 Susannah Lewis, Co-Chair Christina Passaretti, Vice-Chair Sara Mirsky, Programming Committee Co-Chair Rebecca Martorella, Programming Committee Co-Chair Amy Daniels, Student Survey Committee Co-Chair Georgette Lewis, Student Survey Committee Chair TBD, The Depot Youth Center Liaison Detective Mark Cappelli, Darien Police Department Liaison Jennifer Fallon, Communications Chair Emily Larkin, Grant Program Director Contact us at ThrivingYouthDarien@gmail.com |
2022-2023 TYTF Meeting Schedule*9:30-11am, Darien Library Conference Room
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TYTF Member Organizations
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Center for Hope - Family Centers
Child Guidance Center of Southern CT Darien Chamber of Commerce Darien High School Darien Library Darien Police Department Darien Public Schools Administration Darien Scouts Darien YMCA Domestic Violence Crisis Center Family Centers Greenwich Education Group Kids in Crisis Liberation Programs Middlesex Middle School Newport Academy Noroton Presbyterian Church |
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Rep. Jim Himes Saint Luke's Parish Sasco River Center SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory Committee) Silver Hill Hospital State of CT The Community Fund of Darien The Depot Youth Center The Hub The Rowan Center Town of Darien - Health Department Town of Darien - Human Services Town of Darien - Selectman’s Office Town of Darien - Youth Commission Trinity Church YWCA of Darien/Norwalk |
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THE COMMUNITY FUND OF DARIEN
30 Old Kings Highway South Darien, CT 06820 |
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Your donations are tax deductible under EIN: 06-0737286
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