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Many municipalities deal with multidimensional problems, such as excessive alcohol consumption among youths, through network collaboration. In order to increase the efficacy of this approach a well-functioning society is important. This study outlines the network collaboration between active members of the network Safe Partying in Amersfoort. Furthermore, this research focuses on the last pillar concerning effective alcohol prevention policy: public support, especially among parents (Reynolds, 2003). A qualitative study is conducted to illustrate network collaboration and attitudes of parents with regard to alcohol and youths. In addition, the social involvement of parents is researched. Six people of the network Safe Partying are interviewed as well as nine parents from Amersfoort. Concluding the study the members of the network experience the collaboration as gratifying, but there are to some extent conflicting interests. Changes in the workforce environment and bad communication are risk factors for collaboration. Parents do not raise their children in a strict manner and finds the recent NIX-law too artificial. At same time parents are receptive to education about and passive engagement with the network. Future policies should focus on creating more commitment among parents and approaching schools for collaboration. Moreover retaining trust and knowledge are important during changes in the workforce of the network Safe Partying