Eden Prairie for Youth

EP4Y is a community collaborative providing resources to youth and families in healthy youth development and prevention of youth alcohol and drug use.

We provide access to resources youth need to grow up healthy and succeed in school and in life.

Our community-wide, coordinated effort focuses on helping EP youth get their needs met by offering a sense of belonging, participation opportunities, drug and alcohol prevention, and support in making healthy decisions.

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Research shows that parents are the most powerful influence in a child’s life – greater than friends, celebrities, athletes, and musicians. Kids who consistently learn about the risks of drugs and alcohol from their parents are 50% less likely to use than those who do not. Yet, only 30% of teens report "learning a lot" from their parents.

Mary Beth Hicks, author and mom

Note: these links leave the EP4Y website

Youth Development

The Youth Development Committee encourages personal development of our youth, while strengthening and supporting healthy relationships among our community and family members.

We believe that all youth deserve a chance to identify and put to use their inherent strengths and talents, so they can fulfill their potential and become happy, successful adults.

Find the Spark Inside Your Child
Help your teen uncover hidden interests, strengths, and passions. Check out the A to Z List of Things to Do in Eden Prairie and surrounding communities – many without cost.

A to Z List of Things to Do (PDF)

Developments Assets®

Asset Building Tips
Supportive, healthy relationships make a big difference. Many studies confirm that caring, supportive relationships with adults are critical for raising young people who are healthy and resilient.

Click here to learn more and download PDFs of the 40 Developmental Assets.

Parenting Tips
Click here for a list of parenting tips.