The purpose of Community Mobilization is to build and support collaborations and service integration, provide technical assistance, develop resources, and facilitate community engagement to promote the health and well-being of all Lane County children and their families. Community Mobilization harnesses the energy, resources, and passion of every person to create a community which proudly supports each and every member. Government, private social services, and charities cannot do it alone.

In order to build awareness of and support for prevention strategies which build a healthy community, the Department of Children and Families engages in a variety of community mobilization strategies:

• Promoting community collaborations to increase service effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability
• Leveraging public and private resources to invest in prevention programs
• Advocacy and public awareness of issues affecting children, youth, and families
• Inclusive community planning, collaboration, and decision-making
• Networking, training, and education

Community Mobilization areas of focus include:

• Youth Engagement and Support
• Community and Public Safety Enhancement
• School and Community Connections
• Early Childhood Prevention