About Us

About ACY

ACY Board of Directors

ACY Staff

ACY History

Our Vision...
...is to create caring and safe communities in which young people thrive.

Our Mission...
...is to positively influence children and youth by changing the way communities raise young people.

Guiding Principles
(1) Building local capacity.
(2) Responding to communities.
(3) Making all work strength-based.
(4) Strengthening organizations.
(5) Supporting cultural competence.
(6) Inspiring individuals to make a difference.

ACY is a nonprofit organization that supports adults in raising healthy young people.

ACY combines the most current research with time-tested knowledge about what it takes to build a strong community and to create positive, long-lasting change for children, youth, and families.

ACY works with partners and clients to build the types of environments that help children and young people thrive.

ACY is a leader in creating practical tools and resources for individuals, organizations, and communities in Colorado, and the nation.

ACY's presentations, training, follow-up coaching, technical assistance, and practical, culturally-competent resources strengthen the way adults live and work with youth.

Our partners include:

  • Early childhood educators
  • K-12 educators
  • After-school program providers
  • Parents
  • Youth-serving organizations
  • Faith-based communities
  • Juvenile justice professionals
  • Local and state agencies