Collaborations with the Verde Watershed Association expanded water education opportunities from community members through Verde River Days and the Confluence newsletter. The demands for family and youth programs have never been greater. Fifty percent of the population in Yavapai County represent families. Many residents are concerned about employment opportunities, child care, health services, and education, and the overall well-being of their families. Yavapai county consumers want current information and non-formal education for their children and families.
Consumers are concerned about violence, crime, and drug use in their communities.
They are also concerned about the availability of support services to help the overall well-being of their families. Young people need opportunities to develop their life skills. Our young people are our most valuable resource. Youth need opportunities that challenge and teach them academic, technical, and vocational life skills. In Yavapai County, over 21,000 youth are enrolled in the public education system.