Community

Why It's Essential to Know Your Neighbors

Be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?
—Mother Teresa, winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

How many neighbors do you recognize?

Supporting Your Child's Relationship with a Mentor

I don’t know what value you can place on [a mentor], but the right words spoken at the right time from a person that’s been through it before can make all the difference.
—Cal Ripkin, Jr.

Making the Most of Community Cultural Resources

I went to the museum where they had all the heads and arms from the statues that are in all the other museums.
—Stephen Wright, American Actor and Writer

Going to a museum isn’t every kid’

Ideas for Parents: The Support of Others

Learn why making connections for your child is so important and how to start doing it.

Connecting to Community: Summary and Next Steps

Find valuable resources to help you and your child build a strong connection to your community.

Encouraging an Engaged Community

Helping your kids get involved in your community is an important part of connecting your family to others around you, as well as creating a positive environment for kids.

Youth Programs

Youth programs can be very valuable in getting your child involved in the community, and provide opportunities for you as well.

Getting Involved in Your Neighborhood

Community involvement starts close to home, in your neighborhood. Do your children know your neighbors? Does your child know your neighbors’ kids?

Frequent Questions and Concerns about Connecting to Community

Find answers to frequent questions and concerns about connecting to community.

Connecting to Community: An Introduction

One of the best things you can offer any child is a strong connection to community.