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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20170620_CPC Profile Chimacum Prevention Coalition About the Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative (CPWI): CPWI is a partnership of state agencies, counties, schools and local prevention coalitions supporting communities in preventing alcohol and other drug abuse and its negative consequences. Our highest priority is to reduce underage drinking among 8th and 10th grade students. By providing evidence-based practices and promoting the positive changes in communities, we can build healthier communities. About Chimacum Prevention Coalition: Our Community and Our Schools Working Together The Chimacum Prevention Coalition (CPC) is a volunteer prevention advocacy organization that brings youth, parents, schools, businesses, healthcare professionals, youth-serving agencies, law enforcement, religious/fraternal organizations, civic/volunteer groups, local government, substance abuse organizations, media and community members together to work on preventing youth substance use and abuse in the geographic area specific to the Chimacum School District. CPC works in collaboration with the Chimacum School District, Olympic Educational Service District 114, and Jefferson County Public Health. Founded in the fall of 2013, CPC is governed by citizen volunteers and representatives from local agencies. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING INVOLVED CONTACT: Denise Banker 360-385-9438 dbanker@co.jefferson.wa.us Community Prevention and Wellness Initiative Partners for Healthy Communities Vision Healthy Kids, Healthy Families. Mission Uniting kids, families and agencies in support of healthy youth in Chimacum. CPWI Community Coordinators Denise Banker Jefferson County Public Health 360-385-9438 dbanker@co.jefferson.wa.us Student Assistance Program Specialist Ciela Meyer Ciela Meyer Chimacum High School 360-732-4090 ciela_meyer@csd49.org Chimacum Prevention For more information about CPWI visit http://www.dshs.wa.gov/dbhr/daprev entionservices.shtml About Our Community Chimacum is a rural, unincorporated community located in eastern Jefferson County on the Olympic Peninsula. It was named after the Chimacum group of Native Americans who lived there until the late 19th century. It is an agricultural area with many small farms, a farmers market, and several young businesses related to agriculture. The Chimacum School District serves the unincorporated communities of East Jefferson County to the south of Port Townsend and north of Quilcene, including Chimacum, Port Hadlock, Irondale, Marrowstone Island, Oak Bay, Paradise Bay, Port Ludlow, and Shine. General Statistics Chimacum School District OSPI Data from Fall 2012 - 2013 Zoning: Rural Population: 1,069 students White 81.9% Hispanic 7.5% 2 or more races 6.8% Asian/Pacific Island 2.2% Asian 1.8% American Indian & Alaska Native 1.4% African American .8% Two or more races 6.3% Free/Reduced meals 50.8% (May 2013) Unemployment: Jeff. Co. – 8.4%, State – 6.5% Median household income: Jeff. Co. - $46,651, State - $56,444 Children living in poverty: Jeff. Co. - 20.8%, State – 16.8%) Transportation: Limited public transportation.