Wilton Youth Council | Empowering Wilton's Youth, Parents & Community

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We promote the well-being of Wilton's students
by empowering youth, parents and community.

Growing up has always had its joys and heartaches, but today’s teens confront a new landscape of social media, vaping, and rising rates of anxiety and depression. Wilton Youth Council equips students and parents with skills and information to make healthy decisions. Our professionally-led youth programs provide opportunities for leadership development and drug-free fun. We educate and support parents with inspiring speakers and events. Through our collaborations with partner organizations, we create a greater sense of community and strengthen connections among families.

PARENT PROGRAMS

Our educational events provide valuable information about proven, effective strategies

for nurturing connection and resilience.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Through welcoming, inclusive programs that promote healthy choices, we seek to prevent risky behavior among youth.

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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

We partner with other local organizations in community efforts to support youth and families.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Volunteer Fair

September 21, 1 - 4 pm

Wilton Library

Wilton Youth Council and Wilton Library invite you to join us at the 2nd Annual Volunteer Fair.

Please stop by the Brubeck Room to explore the many volunteer opportunities that are available through organizations in Wilton for all ages.

While many of Wilton’s organizations benefit from and are run by volunteers, we also recognize the health benefits that volunteering brings individuals. Volunteering is shown to improve both physical and mental health and also bring a sense of belonging while building community relationships for volunteers. Further, we recognize that many adults are struggling to build community connections – volunteering is an excellent way to foster and build these relationships.

Lunch & Learn Webinar
School and Homework Refusal - Why it Happens and How to Help

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

12-1:00 pm

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Join parent coach Vanessa Elias for a free, interactive lunchtime webinar to gain insight into why school / homework avoidance happens, what it looks like and how you can help support your child through it. During this session, Vanessa will cover topics including:

Identification: Understanding when the issue goes beyond ordinary resistance
The Parent’s Role: How you can help and empower your child
Navigating School Communication: How to collaborate effectively with your child’s school
Seeking Additional Support: When and how to find the most effective resources

Vanessa Elias is a human connection and mental health activist, certified parent coach, and community advisor. She helps people build relationships, connection, and community within and outside the home. Vanessa serves as a parent support group facilitator for the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and a speaker for The Aspen Institute’s Weave Social Fabric Project. Vanessa helps people take actionable steps to achieve a life worth living – full of meaningful connection, support, well-being, and play.

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Wilton Is Where You Belong: Community Champions

Nominate at Community Champion

This is an opportunity to celebrate all that is GOOD in our community! Once of month Good Morning Wilton will spotlight a Community Champion(s) for their positive influence, work or commitment to our community. This may be an unsung hero or someone that makes small ongoing decisions that have a positive impact in Wilton. This is your chance to celebrate someone you feel makes Wilton a better place on an ongoing basis!

Click here to fill in the nomination form