$6,212 raised by 31 donors
The Link is a single point of access for youth who are at risk of becoming involved in the juvenile justice system. Through individual attention, screening/assessment, and intentional referral to community resources, The Link provides no-cost support to families of Adams and Broomfield Counties.
With one-on-one attention, The Link staff identify presenting issues and provide service referrals to address them. We need your help to continue to immediately address needs such as human trafficking and runaway behavior, reports of abuse or neglect and welfare of children, behavioral health including substance use and addressing mental health, family discord, domestic violence, municipal and low-level criminal charges, as well as interrupted education/truancy, suspension and expulsion. The Link can make a difference for every family referred because of your generosity!
The Mission of The Link is to ensure assessment driven prevention and intervention services for at risk youth and their families.
The History of The Link, A Community Assessment and Resource Center - Serving the 17th Judicial District of Adams and Broomfield Counties:
In early 1999, the then Adams County District Attorney's Office (now the 17th Judicial District) and the North Metro Youth Diversion Board recruited representatives of the Adams County community concerned with and involved in juvenile justice issues to serve on a new Juvenile Crime Enforcement Coalition (JCEC). These JCEC members were chosen from existing groups that focused on youth, as well as from the community at large.
Both the District Attorney's Office and the North Metro Youth Diversion Board had previously explored and identified a need for a Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC). All parties agreed that a JAC based on a national model to provide a "single point of entry" for at risk youth coming into contact with law enforcement or involved in the juvenile justice and/or human service systems would benefit from intervention services based on a comprehensive assessment and a more coordinated service delivery. Using federal grant money that required a 10% cash match from municipal partners The Link was created and opened in October of 1999.
Since that time the agency has grown from working primarily with law enforcement to offering screening and referrals to interventions for youth and their families who self-refer and to municipalities for diversion options. The Link also provides a community space for services such as a Lifeskills group for high school studets and Restorative Justice programming. The Link team provides follow up case coordination and connections to providers of services in the community such as support with eviction proceedings, school enrollment support, mental health assessment and treatment, substance use assessment and treatment, food and clothing resources, recreation and youth activities, etc.
Organization name
The Link-A Community Assessment & Resource Center
other names
The Link A Community Assessment and Resource Center
Tax id (EIN)
01-0558388
Category
Human Services
Colorado State Tax Credits
Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit
Address
9025 Grant Street Suite 150Adams County, CO, US
Broomfield County, CO, US