Mission and Goals

Mission

EP4Y is an Eden Prairie community collaborative providing resources to youth and families in the areas of healthy youth development and prevention of youth alcohol and drug use. Through communication and coordination of programs and services, we provide access to resources youth need to grow up healthy and succeed in school and in life.

Our community-wide effort focuses on helping Eden Prairie youth get their needs met by offering:

  • a sense of belonging
  • participation opportunities
  • drug and alcohol prevention
  • support in making healthy decisions

Our efforts are focused on:

  • school success
  • activities
  • family and relationships
  • risk and protective factors
  • healthy development
  • prevention of alcohol and drug use

Goals

Broaden awareness
Parents, community members, and youth need good information about helpful strategies to engage and support healthy development.

Actively engage
Individuals and groups in  can play a powerful role to ensure that Eden Prairie youth are healthy and supported. There is a role for everyone in this effort.

Leverage resources
Community resources are maximized when we agree to work together.

Create opportunities
Opportunities for youth, and opportunities for community groups and individuals, will be created when we share information about needs and resources.

A new take on “Under the Influence”

Hear what Eden Prairie students report about drinking and drug use, and the important influence of parents: Tuesday, March 6, 7:00 to 8:30 p.m., at the EPHS Performing Arts Center.
Whether you parent a kindergardener or high schooler, you may have questions on how to support your child in making good decisions and help guide them away from risky behaviors.

Learn about what Eden Prairie’s 6th, 9th and 12th graders report in our Minnesota Student Survey regarding decisions around alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. School staff and community representatives will then share the important role parents play and what you can do to influence decisions from elementary through high school years.

Bring your questions and a friend! Free, no registration required.

Our prevention neighbors


Meeting schedule

  • Tuesday, Feb. 7: 4:00-5:30 p.m., EP City Center, Heritage Room 3
  • Tuesday, Mar. 6: Parent event at EPHS (information at left)
  • Tuesday, Apr. 10: 4:00-5:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, May 8: 4:00-5:30 p.m.

A to Z list of things to do

Have you heard your kids complain, "I'm bored. There's nothing to do!" Click here for a list of "no-cost or low-cost" things to do in Eden Prairie.


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