Why Should I Join The Preteen Alliance?

Little is known about the status of preteen emotional health or how to promote it.

With more than 1,600 members, The Preteen Alliance is trying to change that.

The Preteen Alliance strives to promote the emotional and behavioral health of preteens by raising public awareness about this important age group and promoting action among families and communities. The Alliance disseminates information; sponsors public events; supports research; and serves as a network for individuals and organizations to connect, exchange information, and discuss key issues affecting preteens.

The Alliance offers an opportunity for a coordinated focus on the important -- but too often neglected -- age group of children ages 9-13.

Member Benefits

  • Preteen Events -- As an alliance member, you will be invited to all preteen-related events sponsored by the Alliance.
  • Alliance Publications -- Preteen Alliance members receive The Preteen Post, an e-newsletter featuring resources for preteens, and the latest news, research, and events about preteen emotional health. Alliance members have an opportunity to add their own items to the newsletter as well, and will receive updates on the latest Foundation-sponsored research on preteens.
  • Website -- A forum for members to learn about research, news, events, and programs related to preteens.

Ways for Members to Contribute

  • Tell others about the Alliance and preteenalliance.org
  • Review and consider acting on the recommendations in the reports released by the Alliance and the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health: http://www.preteenalliance.org/research.html
  • Participate in Alliance events.
  • Take part in promoting recognition of the importance of preteens as a distinct age group.

Overall, your experience with the Alliance will be what you make of it. You may choose to become involved by attending events, or submitting items for the Preteen Alliance newsletter. By just being a member, you are helping us raise awareness about preteen emotional health, especially in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties.

Thank you!