Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley

About Us

Stepping Stones cultivates strong mentoring relationships and community spaces for youth ages 10-24 to foster personal growth, compassion, and responsibility.

Stepping Stones provides essential services and support to youth who would not otherwise have access. Every youth is entitled to services and programming that enables them to thrive socially and emotionally. Stepping Stones is committed to providing free services to youth, young adults, and their families in order to meet the needs of the community and each individual we serve. We meet young people where they are in their journey, and walk alongside them in mutuality and trust. We view our community partners, donors, staff, and youth as interconnected in meaningful ways, each a valuable part of our Stepping Stones community. We relentlessly pursue equity both within our internal practices and through advocacy in our broader community. Our programs are designed to meet the unique needs of immigrants, low-income families, youth of color, and LGBTQ+ participants. In our valley, there is limited ability for Spanish-speaking individuals to access counseling, academic support, and equitable community spaces; our diverse, bilingual environment ensures that all youth are valued and supported.

Our drop-in centers are open year round, five days per week. We also run extended hours on holidays and when school is not in session. We serve over 360 youth participants and offer over 6,000 meals each year.