Case Study: Communities That Care Coalition

Initiative / backbone name: Communities That Care Coalition
Year initiative formed: 2002
Mission: The Communities That Care Coalition’s mission is to bring together schools, families, youth, and the community to promote protective factors, reduce risk factors, prevent substance use and other risky behaviors, and increase healthy eating and active living to improve young people’s ability to reach their full potential and thrive.
Geography: Franklin County and the North Quabbin Region, Massachusetts

Summary

The Communities That Care Coalition (CTC) brings together youth, parents, schools, community agencies, and local governments to promote the health and well-being of young people in Franklin County and the North Quabbin region of Massachusetts.