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August 29, 2001
Governor John Engler has awarded $2,369,544 in funds for youth and family prevention programs incorporating drug and violence prevention, education, and other related activities. Lansing area and Jackson will receive $580,605 in funding.
"I am proud to support these programs that are making a positive difference in the lives of Michigan citizens," said Engler. "These education and prevention efforts are extremely important in our fight against drugs."
"These grant dollars will play an important role in these communities, said Michigan Office of Drug Control Policy Director, Craig Yaldoo. "By encouraging positive activities, we can prevent drug and violence problems."
Cristo Rey Community Center in Lansing, will receive $100,000 to continue the violence prevention and family nurturing program for 180 children, ages 5-17. The program will consist of two programs: a violence prevention program for adolescents and a program for children and their parents. The program will build self-image, improve communication skills, develop stress and anger skills, and develop strategies to stimulate responsible behavior. Both programs will include a parent component that incorporates the "Nurturing Curriculum".
Michigan Association for Deaf, Hearing and Speech in East Lansing, will receive $30,605 to provide drug and violence prevention workshops for deaf and hard of hearing middle school and high school students and their parents. The "Family Night" workshops will be held monthly to educate the 320 youth and 120 parents about the health, legal and social implications of using alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. In addition, these workshops will focus on violence prevention and the correlation between drugs and violence.
Michigan Army National Guard in Lansing, will receive $200,000 to continue the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy in Battle Creek. The residential prevention program will serve 280 youth, ages 16-18, and 400 parents. The program will focus on developing self-respect, personal discipline, social values, providing academic classes, drug and violence prevention, peer resistance and communication skills. Each youth will engage in one-on-one sessions with trained counselors to develop growth, maturity, and life coping skills. Each youth will participate in physical fitness training, improve health and nutritional skills, have the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma, enroll in college, or join the armed forces after graduation.
New Century Inc. in Lansing, will receive $150,000 to continue the statewide ZOZ Project targeting 20,000 youth, ages 12-21, and 500 parents. "The 44 Minute Solution", is a classroom-style program that includes a video and distribution of written material on Michigan's under age 21 alcohol laws. The program will distribute the ZOZ law publications through schools, stores, Secretary of State branches, drivers training programs, police departments, community groups, jails, attorneys offices and courts throughout the State of Michigan. The program is designed to prevent the use of alcohol by minors by informing them of the law.
Family Services and Children's Aid in Jackson, will receive $100,000 to continue the nationally recognized Families and Schools Together (FAST) program, a family-centered early intervention program at three schools in Jackson. This after-school program plans to serve 325 youth and 120 parents. The goal of the program is to enhance family functioning, prevent drug use and ensure school success. Family members of the at-risk child must attend the program one night a week. Each meeting begins with a family meal. Educational sessions are provided to family members and jointly with the targeted youth. Parents learn effective communication skills and how their behavior affects their children. Establishing family values and establishing unity is one outcome.