Kittitas County Community Public Health & Safety Network

TARGET POPULATION: Children, youth, families, and prevention agencies

MISSION STATEMENT: Our mission is to identify and assess the substance prevention and safety needs of children, youth, adults, and families in an ongoing process. The Network will develop, maintain, and carry out a plan to address these needs. We will coordinate with all sectors of the community to plan, implement, and evaluate evidence-based strategies to prevent: The Network can accomplish this mission by enhancing those factors that protect while reducing those factors that increase risk.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Volunteer community board that assesses community resources and needs to reduce child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, teen substance abuse, and youth violence. The Network works locally to align and coordinate efforts funded by state agencies, encourage collaborative partnerships among prevention agencies, and recommend legislative policy changes to the Washington State Family Policy Council.

COST OF SERVICES: None

HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Friday, hours vary

PHONE:509-962-9775

OTHER PHONE: N/A
FAX: 509-962-9774

EMAIL: hopkinsm@elltel.net

ADDRESS: physical - 104 West 5th;
mailing - PO Box 881, Ellensburg, WA 98926

WEB SITE ADDRESS: under construction

FUNDING SOURCE: State, Federal, and Private grant funding

EVALUATION: Programs evaluated based on requirements of each funding agency

OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED: Programs and projects administered through the Kittitas County Community Network include: DUI and Traffic Safety Task Force, SAFE KIDS, Traffic Safety Corridor, Meth Action Team, Substance Abuse and Violence Prevention, Family Resource Directory