We all make a difference!
The Communities That Care Coalition (CTC) brings together schools, families, youth, young adults, and the community to collectively support the Franklin County and North Quabbin region’s ability to improve health and well-being for all youth. CTC is co-hosted by Community Action Pioneer Valley and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments.
News & Updates
Mental Well-Being Action Guide Tailored for Schools
In December, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) created Promoting Mental Health and Well-Being in Schools: An Action Guide for School and District Leaders. Our local schools are already putting a lot of effort into policies related to student mental health – this guide has some great additional options.
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Safe & Clean Bathroom Projects
Below is an example of a safe and clean bathroom project at Narragansett Middle School.
2025 Policy & Advocacy Skills Summit for Youth!
2025 Policy & Advocacy Skills Summit for Youth – Join us for a daylong summit at Smith College on June 14!
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Training for Early Childhood Providers
The Communities That Care Coalition is one of the sponsors of an upcoming training series, The How of Child and Family Engagement. The focus is primarily on helping providers connect with and support family relationships as parents navigate the challenges of the early childhood years. It’s designed to strengthen parent-provider relationships as well as relationships within…
Prevention works.
It’s working here.
The Communities That Care Coalition was formed in 2002 in Franklin County, Massachusetts, when a group of community members came together to address alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use among local youth. CTC provides a structure for community members to coordinate their work around a common data-driven and evidence-based plan. That is, CTC uses data about the status of local young people to identify needs and measure the success of programs. And CTC stays current with prevention research and selects strategies that have been proven effective in reducing risky youth behaviors.