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Long Days, Strong Ties: Staying Connected This Summer
Summer is supposed to be carefree. We picture cookouts, beach days, family gatherings, vacations, and packed calendars. But for many people, summer can also be surprisingly lonely. The truth is that...
Where Enfield Connects
A “third place” is a social environment that sits between the two locations where we spend most of our lives: home (the “first place”) and work or school (the “second place”). In third places people...
10 Small Acts That Make a Big Difference
Connection doesn’t have to be complicated. You don’t need extra time, a big plan, or a major commitment to make a difference in someone’s life—or your own. In fact, research and lived experience...
Creative Youth Community Impact
About On and On | Singer and songwriter Jordan Meyer (an Enfield native) of Sound Haven Music and Music Therapist Renee Coro teamed up to provide a Youth Songwriting Course to Enfield youth through our Child, Youth and Family Services Division. Enfield youth Gracie Rose, Cameron Regnier, and Isabela Rodriguez- Gil wrote and recorded an original song from start to finish. The song, titled “On and On”, was inspired by their desire to create a song about perseverance in challenging times.
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October is here, bringing hayrides, haunted houses, and plenty of spooky fun! But there’s one thing that doesn’t need to be scary: having open, honest conversations with your kids about alcohol.
One big conversation as they’re heading off to their first party isn’t effective. Research shows that the best way to impact your teens’ decision about underage drinking is to talk early and often. The conversation will look different when your child is 7 y/o vs when they are 17 y/o. For tips on how to have casual, age-appropriate conversations about alcohol.
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Are you a young person who wants to grow your leadership skills? Become a part of Enfield Youth Council and learn the skills to make real change in our community!
Did you Know This About Our Enfield Students…?
%
of high school students in Enfield don’t drink alcohol to protect their physical health.
%
of high school students in Enfield don’t drink alcohol in a typical month.
%
of Enfield youth believe their family has clear rules about underage drinking.
%
of Enfield youth believe their peers would disapprove of them drinking underage
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Get Involved
Looking to get involved in the community? ETC is a great place to be involved and have an impact on our community. We sponsor events and coordinate information sessions. Not only does our coalition have a youth council, but we have other great opportunities to understand the impact substances, technology, and other influences have on today’s youth.
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