GENERATIONS Program

GENERATIONS Eligibility

To participate and enroll, youth:

• Can be of any gender
• Must be between the ages of 12 and 20
• Must reside in SVVSD or BVSD school district or a resident of Boulder County
• Latine Youth, LGBTQ2 Youth, Youth of Color

GENERATIONS Vision

GENERATIONS envisions a Boulder County where youth and their families have access to resources for them to make meaningful and informed decisions about their own bodies and lives with cultural autonomy.

At GENERATIONS, we value:

• Comprehensive sexuality education that is culturally relevant, inclusive, and responsive.
• Sex-positive model
• Positive Youth Development
• Reproductive Justice
• Intergenerational leadership, communication, and empowerment
• Restorative Justice
• Schools not Prisons
• Ally-ship
• Positive social relationships
• Health and well-being

GENERATIONS Program Goals

Latine youth today face a multitude of challenges that impact their well-being and development. These challenges include:

• Health Disparities
• Mental Health Challenges
• Education Disparities
• Access to quality healthcare
• Cultural and Social Pressures

We strive to dismantle the systems that continue to perpetuate health inequities among the Latine community using a multifaceted approach rooted in Positive Youth Development. We prioritize reproductive justice, intergenerational connection, family communication, leadership development, and empowerment through education, cultural support, and advocacy to ensure the well-being and development of Latino youth.

GENERATIONS Helps Youth

• Consider and decide on their own goals related to sexual health empowerment.
• Learn how to access and use birth control and sexual health care services to develop their health autonomy.
• Discover the importance of healthy relationships and effective communication.
• Access opportunities to participate in pro-social events and service learning activities, and service-learning activities, and special topic groups.

GENERATIONS Youth

The GENERATIONS program is tailored for youth aged 12-20 years old. It’s a place for sharing experiences with and learning from other young people. The program provides:

• A weekly youth group
• Comprehensive sexuality education guided by the 3Rs curriculum
• Opportunities to learn about and support community organizations and movements through community service learning projects
• Programming relevant to Latine culture and identities
• Fun social outings
• Transition to adulthood groups for high school graduates

GENERATIONS knows young people have big dreams and plans for their lives, and we want to help them get there.

GENERATIONS Parents

Parents are one of the most important influences in a child’s life. Parents who participate in the GENERATIONS Program will learn more about youth development, parenting, family connectedness, leadership, and advocacy skills. Parents who participate can help their child understand the importance of concentrating on school, participating in the community, and understanding the facts about safe sex and healthy relationships.

The program provides support and advocacy, including:

• Groups and events with other parents
• Supporting academic success for your child’s school success
• Tips for parent-child communication
• Education that is culturally and linguistically appropriate and empowering
• Provide opportunities for community engagement with broader Boulder County partners or efforts related to youth and/or Latine community and culture

GLO(GENERATIONS Leaders Organizing)

Generations Leaders Organizing (GLO) works to build leadership skills in youth who have seen leadership groups in their schools and communities, yet never felt like it was a space for them.

This cohort aims to promote peer-to-peer education, develop leadership skills throughout their lessons and projects, and foster closer collaboration with community partners.

GLO Mission

The GLO (GENERATIONS Leaders Organizing) is a cohort of bicultural Latine youth who are a part of the Boulder County Public Health GENERATIONS program. Through weekly programming and collaborative social justice projects, GLO participants will engage in experiential learning activities; peer-led presentations; sexual health lessons; leadership skill development; and civic participation at the community level in order to create a Boulder County that values the voices and lived experiences of future Latine leaders in all aspects and settings.

• GLO meetings happen in person weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30 p.m..

GENERATIONS Volunteer and Internship Opportunities

Get involved with the GENERATIONS program and make a difference in the lives of young people in Boulder County.

• GLO Internship
• All volunteer opportunities
• GENERATIONS Volunteer

Definitions of Terms

Latine

Latine is a term that the GENERATIONS program utilizes as an umbrella term to go beyond the heterosexual gender binary of distinct male and female identities and sexualities. The use of E allows for awareness that male/female energies are present in all humans regardless of sex and that there are more than two genders. Within the Latine community folks may identify as Chicano/a/x, Mexicano/a/x, etc.

LGBTQ2

LGBTQ2 is an acronym that stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Questioning and Two-Spirit. Two-Spirit is a term used by some Indigenous North Americans to describe Native people who fulfill a traditional third gender or gender-variant.

GENERATIONS Funders and Donors

Thank you to our amazing supporters and funders

• Boulder County
• Boulder County Public Health
• City of Boulder
• Temple Hoyne Buell
• Colorado Health Foundation

To learn more about how you can support our programming, please contact Elia Barraza, the GENERATIONS program coordinator, at ebarraza@bouldercounty.gov.

Items to Donate

GENERATIONS welcomes the following donations:

• Menstrual Products
• Emergency Contraception
• Pregnancy Tests
• Youth-friendly items for self-care

All donations are tax-deductible, and a receipt will be provided to you upon receipt of your donation.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness and generosity in helping to meet the needs of teenagers in our community.

Call 303-815-7128 for more information and to schedule a drop off time.