Development of the YorkCounty Prevention Collaborative:
Began with the exploration of how child, youth, and family focused coalitions working in York County could be better coordinated. This was spurred by input from the then Department of Human Services Region 1 Chair - as state funding became increasingly limited, there had to be better coordination and collaboration among coalitions.
A planning group, based out of United Way of York County, formed in 2002.
Starting in October 2002, a series of six summits were held. Over the past three years, the group has looked at common functions of coalitions and ways to centralize some of these functions.
In 2004, the York County Prevention Collaborative clarified its focus, identified its mission and changed its name to reflect its focus on the common thread of prevention.
The mission of the York County Prevention Collaborative is “Connecting and supporting prevention initiatives in York County that focus on the prevention of violence and abuse and the promotion of health and well being.”
The York County Prevention Collaborative will strengthen and promote prevention efforts and offer a unified governance structure to support this work in the county.
A Coordinating Council will be formed to guide the development, staffing and implementation of the York County Prevention Collaborative.
