Elizabethtown Area Communities That Care

Our goal is to balance hope and concern by taking a comprehensive approach to understanding the causes of issues facing our community and developing effective strategies to address them. We know from community needs assessment data in Elizabethtown that the most significant concerns are: -Low Commitment to School: Students are more likely to have stopped seeing being a student in a positive light -Perceived Risk of Drug Use: Students perception of the risks associated with drug and alcohol use is low, especially in the binge use of these substances -Low Neighborhood Attachment: Students do not feel a sense of belonging and attachment in their neighborhoods and report changing homes multiple times in one year -Family Management: Students experience unclear expectations for behavior There is a clear association between these risk factors and unhealthy, risky behaviors. Our programs are delivered directly to youth and families in Elizabethtown to specifically target these risk areas. Community engagement is essential in addressing these issues to help keep our children healthy and safe. We see ourselves as partners to local families by providing additional tools and supports to help our youth lead healthy, purposeful lives. Grant funds and community support have made it possible to address the risk factors facing children and families in Elizabethtown, however, funding for prevention has significantly decreased. Community funding support is essential for EACTC to continue the prevention work that our community needs. We ask that you join the group of concerned citizens that began EACTC 20 years ago and help us continue to make a significant, positive difference in the lives of our children.