Building assets in children is not a project or program. It is a journey that should take place during the developmental years (ages 0-20) of all children.

Community Advisory Board

Great KIDS make Great COMMUNITIES relies on the assistance of a volunteer advisory board, consisting of professionals from a diverse group of youth serving organizations representing Allen County. The Board helps identify training needs in the Allen County community around the theme of asset building, positive youth development, resiliency and supporting healthy youth and families. The Board plays a central role in helping plan and execute the Annual Conference on Youth, and represent organizations who are exemplary examples of asset-building organizations in Allen County.

Allen County CASA: Julia McIntosh

Allen County Juvenile Center: Keisha Thierry-Mildor

Allen County Sheriff's Department: Brad Kohrman

Allen Superior Court, Family Relations Division: Judge Charles F. Pratt, Kathleen Rusher

Bowen Center: Susan Miller

Booth and Associates: Julia Brita, Katie Adams

Center for NonViolence: Tasha Sare

Charis House: Marge Taylor-Manning

C-ME Promotional Products: Cindy Dienelt

East Allen County Schools: Jeff Studebaker

Fort Wayne Community Schools: Judy Platz, Katey Christman

Indiana Juvenile Justice Task Force: Todd Taylor