About EP4Y
EP4Y is a community collaborative providing resources to youth and families in the areas of healthy youth development and prevention of youth alcohol and drug use. Through improved 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 sustained, community-wide, coordinated effort focuses on helping Eden Prairie youth get their needs met, including:
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a sense of belonging
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participation opportunities
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drug and alcohol prevention
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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 in our youth
EP4Y Goals for 2009
Broaden Awareness
Parents, community members, and young people need good information about helpful strategies to engage and support healthy development.
Actively Engage
Individuals and groups in Eden Prairie 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
When we all work together, community resources are maximized.
Create Opportunities
By sharing information about needs and resources, opportunities for young people and opportunities for community groups and individuals will be created.