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Boise Businesses: Join Us at the Youth-Friendly Business Kick-Off
Communities for Youth Boise and the Downtown Boise Association invite local business owners and leaders to the Youth-Friendly Business Kickoff to learn simple ways to support youth well-being and help Boise’s next generation feel connected and supported.
3 days ago2 min read


Boise Teen Mock Interview Day
Communities for Youth Boise is partnering with Boise Cascade to host Boise Teen Mock Interview Day, a hands-on event designed to help teens practice interviewing, get resume feedback, and gain confidence before their first job interview.
Jan 71 min read


Now Recruiting: Treasure Valley Youth Media Ambassadors
Become a Youth Media Ambassador! Create content, host events, promote youth mental health, and earn a stipend while making an impact.
Nov 20, 20253 min read


Come Explore the 2025 Youth Well-being Survey Data for Boise Teens
Boise's 2025 Youth Well-being Survey results are here. Join us to see what we learned!
Nov 19, 20252 min read


Boise Teens! Submit Your Design to the Youth-Friendly Business Sticker Contest!
Submit a sticker design to win a gift card and have your work recognized by the community!
Nov 13, 20252 min read


C4Y Boise Supporting Stay and Play Kickball Tournament
The Communities for Youth (C4Y) Boise Initiative will be participating in the Stay and Play Kickball Tournament and Resource Row on...
Oct 6, 20251 min read


Boise Preparing for 2025 Youth Survey
Learn more about the Boise 2025 Youth Well-being Survey and why parent consent is key
Oct 6, 20253 min read


Partner Spotlight: Boise Downtown Business Association
See how the Boise DBA and local teens are making downtown more youth-friendly.
Sep 26, 20253 min read


Teen Action Team Launches 'Teen Tent' at Boise's Alive After 5
Learn about the latest work of our Teen Action Team!
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Treasure Valley Teen Action Team Off to a Running Start
Learn about the work of our Teen Action Team Summer Interns!
Jun 21, 20252 min read


City of Boise Doing Their Part to Support Teens
Read about the city's contributions to making Boise the best possible community for young people to grow up.
May 16, 20251 min read


Boise Initiative and Teen Action Team To Host "Get Outside" Teen Arcade Party
Learn about the new collab between the Boise Initiative and the Teen Action Team!
Apr 28, 20251 min read


Boise Initiative Engages Youth in Data Walks
This month students from One Stone and the Boise School District had the opportunity to explore the data from Well-being surveys in which they and their peers participated in the Fall of 2024.
Apr 11, 20252 min read


Announcing the 2025 Teen Action Team Summer Internship
Communities for Youth is seeking up to ten (10) high school aged summer interns to help us implement upstream prevention initiatives...
Apr 3, 20252 min read


Communities for Youth to Present at More Social, Less Media Panel
Communities for Youth Director, Dr. Megan Smith, will be one of five inspiring speakers at "Less Social, More Media", on April 26th.
Mar 31, 20251 min read


Application Open for Fall 2025 Community Engagement Interns
Communities for Youth is currently accepting applications for our Fall 2025 Internship Program!
Mar 18, 20251 min read


Boise Citywide Coalition Update
The Boise Citywide Coalition has been meeting monthly since January to develop action plans for increasing youth social connection in Boise.
Mar 14, 20251 min read


Boise Initiative Expands Parent and Community Engagement Efforts
Boise Initiative encourages community members to work toward improving youth social connection.
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Meet New C4Y Team Member: Deependra Dehariya
Communities for Youth is excited to announce the addition of Deependra Dehariya to our team!
Feb 24, 20251 min read


March Partner Spotlight: Marie Hattaway
Communities for Youth is excited to shine a spotlight on our City of Boise partner, Marie Hattaway! Marie Hattaway, Community...
Feb 24, 20253 min read






