West Chester Communities That Care works with youth, parents, education, government, faith and business leaders to eliminate barriers and create pathways that allow local youth to thrive. We envision a society where youth are supported by their peers to live substance-free, violence-free and emotionally healthy lives. Through hands on programs and marketing strategies, we create a culture of health and well-being throughout the greater West Chester area. WCCTC is part of a statewide initiative that uses prevention planning to develop an integrated approach to promoting the positive development of children and youth. The evidence-based CTC model of community action guides the coalition through five stages of community planning, from community mobilization through outcomes evaluation.