A workshop presented by Garfield County Health & Human Services to help you and your family learn about the philosophy and practices of nurturing parenting. 

Class is 15 weeks and takes place in Rifle.

Show your teen you care about their schoolwork by being at parent/teacher conferences and asking them about their school projects and which classes they enjoy the most!  Encourage more and criticize less at home and about school. 

YouthZone Launches Service Saturdays

Service Saturdays are an opportunity for kids who are currently on probation (and are facing detention time for a probation violation) to spend their time in a productive way versus sitting in weekend detention.

"Instead of kids spending their time in the detention center, we're finding various non-profit organizations throughout the valley that welcome the extra help on the weekends," said Cameron Daniel, YouthZone Court Case Manager. "This program provides our kids with the chance to be part of something meaningful in their community. Kids who feel involved tend to feel better about themselves, which, in turn, helps them to make better choices in the future."

A recent project included helping the Salvation Army with their coat drive. Area non-profits who would like to learn more about Service Saturdays are invited to contact Cameron directly at cdaniel@youthzone.com

YouthZone Featured on KDNK

Participating with the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment program at KDNK, YouthZone's Executive Director, Lori Mueller, was recently interviewed, along with Dr. Jonathan Birnkrant, about the effects of marijuana on youth, as well as on the Valley as a whole.  To hear the interview in its entirety, click here.

Youths In Trouble - What Happens Next?

In December, Lori Mueller wrote an article for the Post Independent explaining the services provided by YouthZone when local kids find themselves in a bit of trouble.