Juvenille Community Service and Restitution
A major focus for The Juvenile Community Service and Restitution Program is to give juveniles who have committed a crime in Chatham County a way to pay back their Chatham community and/or pay restitution to the victim. Chatham County Together!'s numerous community connections provide us with creative ways to match juveniles with work service supervisors and work sites that will widen a youth's education/social horizons and could possibly increase their options for entry into the adult working world later. This program is funded by NC Department of Juvenile Justice, Chatham County Development Corporation, and private contributions. Learn more»
United Way Mentoring
Mentored youth are matched one-on-one with volunteers who spend time with them being a friend, building new skills and having fun! Youth ages 6-17 are eligible.This program is funded by the United Way of Chatham County and private contributions. Learn more»
Guided Growth
Guided Growth youth who are not matched with a volunteer and are on the waiting list, are offered a variety of small and large group activities that teach important social, artistic, and recreational skills. Activities include field trips, art workshops and/or summer camp placement
Funding for this project is made available through individual contributions and the Women of Fearrington. Learn more»
Mentoring Children of Prisoners
Youth ages 4-17 who have one or more parents incarcerated are eligible to receive the standard set of support services: mentors, tutors, activities and family support. The 3-year federal grant was suddenly cut, effective September 30th, and over $40,000 must be raised to continue services. Through Chatham County government, the Triangle Community Foundation, and private contributions CCT! will monitor nearly 35 mentor – mentee matches this year! Learn more»
Hablando Claro/ Plain Talk
In 2005 Chatham County Together! embarked on this project to address the rising number of teen pregnancies among Latino youth. This project was based on a model developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, which showed that the risks of teens engaging in risky behaviors could be decreased by: 1) educating adults with information through Home Health Parties by trained residents in their community on topics of human sexuality, HIV and pregnancy prevention and birth control; and 2) by giving them the tools to increase communication with their adolescents.
This project is funded in part by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and other contributions. Learn more»
Family Advocacy
Children and their parents involved with the Office of Juvenile Justice can receive support from CCT! staff as they learn valuable communication skills and accountability to help them have success at a school, at home, and in the community. Youth meet once or twice a week as a group for community service activities, recreation and education.
This program is funded by NC Department of Juvenile Justice, Chatham County and Children’s Mental Health.
