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Commissioners recognize Boys and Girls Club and CSU Extension'4-H for expanded youth substance-prevention programming
Summary
The board recognized the Boys and Girls Club and the CSU Extension 4-H office for expanding Health Rocks and Smart Moves curricula; county public-health staff said the programs now serve 309 youth, a 47% increase from this time last year.
The Fremont County Board of County Commissioners recognized the Boys and Girls Club and the Colorado State University Extension 4-H office for implementing evidence-based youth curricula aimed at substance-use prevention and healthy decision-making.
Anna Carrocci of Fremont County Public Health said the programs ' Health Rocks and Smart Moves ' are funded through a grant referenced in the meeting packet and have expanded countywide. "Between both programs, they serve 309 youth, which is a 47% increase from the number served at this time last year," Carrocci said.
Julianne Dinkel of the CSU Extension 4-H office described current programming: regular visits to Harrison for sixth grade and programming for third through fifth grades, No School Friday activities with Kids Club, a homeschool group and outreach in Penrose for fifth grade. Dinkel said the grant funding allowed the extension office to hire consistent personnel to sustain programming across schools and after-school settings.
Eric Thompson of the Boys and Girls Club described enrollment and demand at the club: "Last spring we had over 150 coming through our club a week...our ADA has grown from like 45 to 58 weekly," he said, and urged continued support for funding as operations expand.
Carrocci was listed as the contact for more information through Fremont County Public Health during the meeting.
