WI Dells Youth Futures Alliance

Contact Information

Karen Torgerson
School District of Wisconsin Dells
PO Box 632
Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin 53965

608-432-2669
608-254-2669 FAX

Alliance Information

Alliance Code: RCB-191
Number of Members: 45
http://www.dellsyouth.org

Established January 1st, 1995

Vision Statement

Our Alliance sees a Wisconsin Dells area where youth, unhindered by drug use, live healthy lives.

Mission Statement

Wisconsin Dells Youth Futures is youth and adults working together to reduce the number of underage youth using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Goal and Objectives

To build Assets in all youth. To help adults in the area to know how to build Assets. To reduce the number of youth who use and abuse alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

Regular Meetings

The Board of Directors meets bi-monthly at 6:00 PM; place changes--call 608-254-2669 for directions.

Funding Sources

Village of Lake Delton Town of Delton Wis. Dells area United Fund

Activities or Programming

• Community education programs
• After school programming
• Alternative activities
• Youth Leadership training
• Asset development
• Public education and training
• Community organizing or mobilizing
• Environmental or "cultural change" strategies
• Parenting programs

Groups Involved

• K-12 Schools
• Higher Education
• School Clubs and Organizations
• Parents/PTA/PTO/Parent groups
• Adolescents/Teenagers
• Law Enforcement
• Youth Organizations
• Parks and Recreation
• Faith Communities
• Public Libraries
• Media
• Businesses
• Civic Clubs (Jaycees, Rotary, Lions, etc.)
• County Extension (4-H, Family Living)
• Youth

Affiliations and Memberships

• America's Promise
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America(CADCA)
• University of Wisconsin Extension (4-H, Family Living)
• Wisconsin Prevention Network (WPN)
• Drug Free Communities Support Program

Targeted Outcomes

• Substance abuse prevention
• Bullying prevention
• Drinking or drugged while driving
• Adolescent sexual activity prevention
• Positive youth development
• Asset development
• Alcohol use intervention/treatment
• Underage Drinking prevention