Forest County Partnership

Contact Information

Cassie Coates
UW Extension 4H Youth Development Agent
200 E Madison St
Crandon, Wisconsin 54520

715.478.7792
715.478.2015 FAX

Alliance Information

Alliance Code: RFC-104
Number of Members: 25

Established January 1st, 1988

Vision Statement

We know what to do... To develop positive capable young people To reduce alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse and promote wellness To build a healthy, safe community

Mission Statement

The Forest County Partnership promotes cooperative efforts and educational opportunities among agencies, organizations, tribes and individualsserving youth in Forest County.

Regular Meetings

We meet on the third Thursday each month, September thru May, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM. The locations are rotated around the county

Funding Sources

Forest County Potawatomi, Forest County Family Preservation and Family Support, Forest County Social Services

Activities or Programming

• Mentoring programs
• Community education programs
• After school programming
• Alternative activities
• Youth Leadership training
• Asset development
• Public education and training
• Information and referral services
• Community organizing or mobilizing
• Environmental or "cultural change" strategies
• Parenting programs
• Networking sessions
• Employee or student assistance programs

Groups Involved

• Day Care
• Pre-School/Head Start
• K-12 Schools
• Higher Education
• Parents/PTA/PTO/Parent groups
• Law Enforcement
• Justice/Courts
• Social Services
• Developmental Disability Services
• AODA Services
• Mental Health Services
• Aging Services
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Volunteer Organizations
• Community Action Agencies
• Media
• Healthcare/Medical
• Businesses
• County Extension (4-H, Family Living)

Affiliations and Memberships

• Family Preservation and Support
• Corporation for National Services (State AmeriCorps, Learn & Serve, Senior Corps)
• 21st Century Learning Grants
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America(CADCA)
• University of Wisconsin Extension (4-H, Family Living)
• Wisconsin Prevention Network (WPN)

Targeted Outcomes

• Substance abuse prevention
• Drug treatment
• Violence prevention
• Child abuse and neglect
• Drinking or drugged while driving
• Adolescent sexual activity prevention
• Positive youth development
• Alcohol use intervention/treatment