Representatives from Communities That Care (CTC) presented annual highlights to the Layton City Council on Dec. 4, describing programs, measured outcomes and partnerships for the past year and plans for 2026.

CTC staff said the coalition — composed of parents, educators, first responders, health-care and public-health professionals, grandparents, social workers, religious leaders and other neighbors — organized prevention week (a three-day series including family dinner night and workshops) and delivered core classes such as Strengthening Families and Circle of Security. Staff reported serving 285 people across five multiweek classes and 10 workshops. They cited measured survey outcomes for participants in the strengthening-families program (adult participants reported a 42% increase in conflict-resolution skills and a 15% increase in family bonding; youth reported smaller but notable increases) and described stronger outcomes for Spanish-language cohorts (adult conflict-resolution skills increases of 74% in one cohort).

CTC leaders described partnerships with USU Extension, Layton Hills Mall (for graduation gifts and donated passes), the Davis Education Foundation and local community resource centers. They also described key informant interviews with local schools (Blayton and Northridge High School, Mountain View Elementary and Lincoln Elementary) and ongoing data collection with school-based behavioral therapists and SROs to shape 2026 strategies.

Looking ahead, CTC staff said 2025 SHARP results would arrive soon; they plan to update a logic model and action plan, launch a countywide parent survey, and roll out a brain-science public campaign in 2026. Staff encouraged council members to review the quarterly newsletter and the year’s report for additional program details.