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Funded through the Sierra Health Foundation, the REACH Youth Development Program supports the healthy development of youth for their successful transition into adulthood. By increasing positive opportunities and supports for youth, REACH is making long-term, meaningful change for the community.

REACH is a facilitated through the Cordova Community Collaborative and the initiative focuses on increasing youth participation in quality programs; providing opportunities for youth to develop leadership skills while contributing to their community; and helping communities take action to create positive opportunities for youth.

REACH’s guiding principles:

• Youth are a community asset.
• Healthy adolescent development includes developing intellectually, socially, physically, psychologically and emotionally.
• Youth are more likely to successfully cope with challenges and adversity when supported by: a nurturing adult; good role models; a safe, supportive environment; and opportunities to learn and contribute to family and community.
• All young people need to develop skills to become self-sufficient, participate fully in the workplace, assume family responsibilities and become engaged citizens.
• The most successful approaches to youth development will be created and developed in partnership with young people, their families, providers and the community.