Marsing Initiative

Communities for Youth

Communities for Youth Marsing is an initiative committed to building the best possible community for young people by moving local youth mental health and well-being efforts "upstream."

Our coalition is part of the larger Marsing Project and is made up of Marsing schools, organizational partners, parents, youth, and other community members.

Learn More

Community members watching a presentation

Community Lead

Tara Woodward

Southwest District Health

Meet our Community Lead, Tara.

Have questions? Want to get involved?

Get in touch!

Contact

Communities for Youth Marsing

Marsing Data

Communities for Youth Marsing works with schools, students, parents, and beyond to collect high-quality youth data via a local Youth Well-Being Survey.

Learn More

Current Goal Areas: Supporting Families & Youth Social Connection

Marsing community members vote annually on how they are going to improve youth well-being. The 2025-2026 goal areas are supporting local families and increasing peer connection for youth.

Learn More

Partners

We work with a wide range of partners to achieve our youth well-being goals.

Learn More

Get Involved

Everyone has a role to play when it comes to improving youth well-being in Marsing.

Learn More

Upcoming Events

C4Y Youth Well-being Data Walk
Thu, Jan 15
The Library! at Bown Crossing
Explore the 2025 Youth Well-being Survey Results. This free, interactive event and discussion of Boise's results provides community members with opportunities to learn about and take action on youth well-being.
RSVP
Boise Youth Friendly Business Kick Off!
Thu, Jan 29
Boise State — Micron Building Rm 2302
We’re thrilled to invite you to the Youth Friendly Business Kick Off—a community event celebrating local businesses that champion connection and belonging for Boise’s teens. Your engagement and partnership are the heartbeat of this effort, and we can’t wait to build momentum together.
RSVP