DanversCARES is a program of the Town of Danvers, MA sponsored by the Danvers Public School Department and is funded by state and federal grants, local donations, and the Danvers Public Schools.
DanversCARES started in the mid 1990’s as a school-based health advisory committee with the vision to invite community partners to the table to support school based-health and physical education efforts.
Since then, the group has evolved into a formal community-based coalition with representatives from various parts of Danvers. Central to our philosophy is the principle that coalitions are built on community involvement and designed to address local needs. This is done through collaborative dialogue, prioritizing concerns, and seeking partners and resources to support the work. Everyone has something to contribute.
- Increased positive youth development-related skills, assets, and competencies that enhance health and wellness, social-emotional learning, and substance use/ misuse prevention among children and youth.
- Increased community-wide capacity, collaboration, and ownership to deliver coordinated services and provide resources
- Increased recognition of DanversCARES as the unique go-to community resource for positive youth development for all children, youth, and families
Our Partners in Danvers
- Amanda Weber- Social Worker, Danvers High School
- Laura Mayer – School Social Worker, Danvers High School
- Kaarin Robinson- Teacher, Danvers High School
- Emily Goncalves- Social Worker, Danvers High School
- Rebecca Gargan- Teacher, Danvers Middle School
- Christie Arundel- Social Worker, Danvers Middle School
- Dave Thomson- Owner and Director, Thomson Communication