BACKGROUND

Community Partnerships for Youth (CP4Y) is a 501c3, non-profit community group that focuses on promoting positive youth development through family, school and community partnerships.

Formed in March of 2005 to serve the communities of the Chagrin Valley southeast of Cleveland, Ohio, we work with businesses, schools, local government, law enforcement, and other non-profit groups to reduce risk factors and create more protective assets for youth.

We are organized through a board and subcommittees that focus on our mission and organizational goals. Our core values and goals are driven by local and national studies regarding youth today.

WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS

Positive youth development is a responsibility shared by families, schools and communities. 

Trusting and collaborative community, school and family partnerships positively impact the emotional well-being of young people and their families.

Supportive, nurturing, and inclusive climates at home, at school, and in the community enhance children’s cognitive, social, and psychological development.                                                           

Protective assets, in the form of family support services, youth activities, and parent and community education, contribute to positive youth development.

Socially responsible and civically-engaged youth are less likely to engage in risky behaviors.

OUR PRIORITIES

Collaboration -- To link together community resources (schools, families, alumni, community groups, philanthropic groups, religious groups, business owners, local government, law enforcement) to support youth. 

Safety Nets -- To create school and community safety nets (e.g. professional referrals, help lines, community forums, after-school activities, social events, etc.) to reduce risk-taking behaviors and increase personal resilience in youth.

Social Responsibility -- To identify educational and service-learning opportunities that help students develop a strong sense of social responsibility, take charge of their own learning and become engaged members of the community.

Climate and Education -- To promote safe, respectful and supportive climates at home, in school and in the community through education and public awareness.