Workgroups
Jeffco CTC does much of its work through the coalition’s workgroups. Each workgroup has specific priorities and/or projects, all focused on Jeffco’s mission of – in partnership with youth – improving health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County.
Please find additional information about each workgroup below, or contact info@JeffcoCTC.care to learn how you can become involved. (info@JeffcoCTC.care is monitored by a real life person who will get back to you typically within 2 – 3 business days).
The Building Allyship and Diversity in Jeffco (BADJ) project is based on “Out for Safe Schools,” an LA LGBT Center national initiative. The BADJ project expands on the “Out for Safe Schools” concept to train adults who work with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ youth so they can be visibly identified as trusted adults. The Workgroup is exploring sustainability, including funding, support for current participants, and long-term planning.
BADJ Project Ad Hoc Workgroup meetings are typically held every month on the first Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. All meetings are currently held virtually on Zoom unless otherwise stated.
Jeffco CTC’s Data and Evaluation workgroup reviews youth surveys as well as public data, including the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, to help the coalition select its priorities. The workgroup also monitors changes in community-level outcomes over time and administers the coalition’s evaluation plan to assess its processes and outcomes.
Data and Evaluation Workgroup meetings are typically held every month on the first Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. All meetings are currently held virtually on Zoom unless otherwise stated.
The Jeffco Teens workgroup allows youth (aged 11 – 22) to work with each other to identify projects and community issues focused on improving health, safety, and wellness in Jefferson County. The workgroup allows youth to learn about coalition work and how they can work in partnership with other Jeffco CTC coalition members to impact the community.
Jeffco Teens Workgroup meetings are typically held every month on the first Thursday from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. All meetings are currently held virtually on Zoom unless otherwise stated.
Jeffco CTC’s Policy and Advocacy workgroup reviews and monitors local, state, and federal policy that affects the health and well-being of all youth in Jefferson County. The workgroup supports the coalition’s advocacy on policy changes that affect the systems impacting youth health, including adoption, implementation, and evaluation of policy change.
Policy and Advocacy Workgroup meetings are typically held every month on the second Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. All meetings are currently held virtually on Zoom unless otherwise stated.
Jeffco CTC’s Recruitment and Community Engagement workgroup supports youth and member engagement throughout the coalition. The workgroup also focuses on broader community outreach, communication, recruitment, and relationship building for the coalition.
Recruitment and Community Engagement workgroup meetings are typically held every month on the second Tuesday from 4:00 – 5:30 PM. All meetings are currently held virtually on Zoom unless otherwise stated.
