Family & Youth Initiatives

10/23/2026

Looking for a meaningful part-time role?

Chaffee County Family & Youth Initiatives is hiring for two rewarding positions to help support youth and strengthen families in our community!

• Childcare Providers ($19–$24/hr | approx. 5 hrs/wk) Support youth, engage families, and assist with interactive program activities. We are seeking individuals skilled in early childhood care, and comfortable connecting with diverse populations.

• Co-Facilitators ($25–$31/hr | approx. 3–5 hrs/wk) Co-teach classes using evidence-based curricula and create a safe environment for local families. We are seeking candidates with experience assisting parents through life challenges and supervising children/teens ages 1–18.

Ready to Apply? Download and complete the county application here: https://www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php

Send your application, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected].

10/19/2026

Make an Impact in Your Community!
Chaffee County Family & Youth Initiatives is expanding, and we are looking for compassionate, dedicated team members to support local families. We have two part-time opportunities available:

• Childcare Providers ($19–$24/hr | ~5 hrs/wk) Help deliver engaging program activities while supporting children and parents. Ideal candidates possess an understanding of child development, experience in early childcare, and a passion for working with diverse community members.

• Co-Facilitators ($25–$31/hr | ~3–5 hrs/wk) Co-lead classes for families using evidence-based curricula. Ideal candidates have experience supporting parents through life challenges, skills in engaging youth ages 1–18, and strong communication abilities.

How to Apply: Submit your completed county application, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected].

Access the county application form here: https://www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php

10/12/2026

Join Our Team at Chaffee County Family & Youth Initiatives!

We are hiring part-time Childcare Providers ($19–$24/hr) and Co-Facilitators ($25–$31/hr) to assist with local family programs.

Position Highlights & Requirements

• Childcare Providers ($19–$24/hr | ~5 hrs/wk): Assist with program activities and connect directly with youth, families, and internal staff. Desirable skills include experience caring for young children, strong communication skills, and comfort working with diverse populations.

• Co-Facilitators ($25–$31/hr | ~3–5 hrs/wk): Help support families and co-teach classes using evidence-based curricula. Desirable skills include experience supporting parents navigating challenges, the ability to engage and supervise youth ages 1–18, and strong communication skills.

How to Apply: Complete the county application (https://www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php) and email it along with your resume and letter of interest to [email protected].

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10/08/2026

Your voice. Our community. Our future. 💙

Connection starts with an invitation—and your perspective can help shape what comes next for Chaffee County youth.

CCYA’s Community Action Plan (CAP) is open for public comment October 5–16. Here’s how to participate:

📖 Read the plan: Visit the CCYA webpage and open the CAP materials for public review.

💬 Share your feedback by October 16: Consider the reflection questions and follow the posted submission instructions. What feels important? What’s missing? What would make these priorities stronger?

🤝 Personally invite one person to comment: A teen, neighbor, parent, or community partner may see something you don’t. Try: “Your perspective would help shape this work. Would you take a look and share what you think?”

Read it. Reflect. Respond. Bring someone into the conversation.

https://tinyurl.com/Chaffeeyouthvoice

09/28/2026

Looking to learn more about our parenting programs? 💬

Earlier this year, Marjorie Jennings and Savanna Moorefield, who lead our Family Education team, recorded a podcast episode diving into our program offerings and how they benefit local parents and caregivers.

Take a listen today to see how our programs can support you or someone you know!

🎧 Tune in here: https://tinyurl.com/FamilyEducationTeam

09/25/2026

FYI is excited to partner with Salida School District, Book Club Salida, and Chaffee County Public Health on this semester’s Big Read Book Club! This semester, we’ll be reading The Addiction Inoculation by Jessica Lahey, a practical guide for parents and educators on preventing youth substance use. And some exciting news: Jessica Lahey plans to join us virtually for a Q&A!

Join us October 16 at 9 a.m. Location in Salida will be determined based on registration numbers.

There are two ticket options:

$25 — Includes the book, a light breakfast, and guided discussion.

$10 — For those who have already read the book or plan to get/access it another way. Includes breakfast and guided discussion.

Click the link to purchase the $25 ticket with the book: https://bit.ly/4yhf1By

Contact The Book Club Salida at (719) 239-1744 to purchase the $10 ticket if you already have the book.

09/23/2026

Want to earn extra income while giving back to your community? 🤝

Chaffee County is hiring for two high-impact, part-time roles:

1️⃣ Childcare Provider ($19–$24/hour | ~5 hrs/week)
2️⃣ Co-Facilitator ($25–$31/hour | 3–5 hrs/week)

Whether you love working directly with kids or guiding parents, these roles offer great pay and the chance to help local families thrive.

📩 Ready to apply? Email your application, resume, and letter of interest to [email protected].💻

Learn more at: www.chaffeecounty.org/departments/human_resources/employment_opportunities.php

09/22/2026

Va**ng can quickly become more than an occasional choice. Recent research found that among teens who currently v**e, daily use nearly doubled between 2020 and 2024—and more daily users reported trying to quit without success.

Young people deserve facts, practical skills, and support without judgment. Through weekly after-school Project TND sessions, Chaffee County FYI helps students learn about the effects of substance use while strengthening decision-making, coping, and goal-setting skills.

Interested in bringing Project TND to a student group or learning more? Contact David Graham at [email protected] or at719.530.2500.

09/17/2026

In this episode of the FYI Connection Hub Podcast, host Jill sits down with FYI Supervisor Lori Tully to explore how connection, support, and belonging help young people and families thrive.

Listeners will learn what brought Lori to the prevention field and why she remains passionate about this work. The conversation examines what belonging looks like in practice, why it is an essential part of prevention, and how FYI intentionally creates welcoming spaces where youth feel heard, included, supported, and less isolated.

Lori also explains how FYI’s programs work together to provide coordinated, wrap-around support, not only for young people, but also for parents, caregivers, schools, and the wider community.

Click for the link: https://bit.ly/4cMM9Zb

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En este episodio del podcast *FYI Connection Hub*, la presentadora Jill conversa con Lori Tully, supervisora ​​de FYI, para explorar cómo la conexión, el apoyo y el sentido de pertenencia ayudan a los jóvenes y a las familias a prosperar.

Los oyentes descubrirán qué llevó a Lori al ámbito de la prevención y por qué sigue sintiendo tanta pasión por esta labor. La conversación analiza en qué consiste el sentido de pertenencia en la práctica, por qué es un elemento esencial de la prevención y cómo FYI crea deliberadamente espacios acogedores donde los jóvenes se sienten escuchados, incluidos, respaldados y menos aislados.

Lori también explica cómo los programas de FYI colaboran entre sí para ofrecer un apoyo integral y coordinado, no solo a los jóvenes, sino también a padres, cuidadores, escuelas y a la comunidad en general.

Haz clic aquí para acceder al enlace: https://bit.ly/4cMM9Zb

08/31/2026

🌟 There is still time to register! 🌟

Looking to connect with other parents and build strong family bonds? Join us for the Nurturing Parenting Class at the Buena Vista Public Library!

This free class is designed for all parents and caregivers of children from birth to 5 years old.

When: Tuesdays, Sept 8 – Dec 1 | 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Where: Buena Vista Public Library (131 Linderman Ave)

Topics Include: Parenting with empathy, child development, building family bonds, and nurturing discipline techniques.

Perks: FREE breakfast, childcare, and literacy packs are included!

📲 How to Sign Up: Scan the QR code on the flyer to pre-register today, or email [email protected] for more information