Share Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Google Plus Email The Harris County Youth Collective About this Initiative Year Started: 2017 Social issue: Opportunity Youth / Disconnected Youth, Other Initiative stage: Organizing for Impact Location: Houston, Texas, United States of America (the), Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX) Initiative Purpose and Goals: Our vision is that all dually-involved youth can thrive in the areas of wellness, education, and transition to adulthood. In support of this vision, we aim to create an aligned and data-driven system that is inclusive of families and caregivers, committed to equity, and responsive to youths’ individualized needs. Collective Impact Elements in Place Common Agenda Shared Measurement Backbone Support Backbone Support Organizations serving in the Backbone Role Harris County Youth Collective Backbone structure Separate organization, but under the umbrella of two County level agencies with leadership and fiscal autonomy Initiative Partners and Governance Sectors Engaged Nonprofit Philanthropic Funders Public Sector Broader Community/People with Lived Experience Discussions