Strategic Prevention Framework- State Incentive Grant

Center for Children & Families

Finney County Community Health Coalition

Reducing and Preventing Underage Drinking in Finney County

January 2009 to June 2012

Communities That Care participation rates for 6th, 8th,10th, & 12th graders 30 - Day Alcohol UseFinney: 28.40%In 2009 & 2010, there was an over 80% participation rate in Communities That Care survey resulting in a more accurate depiction of youth attitudes pertaining to 30-day alcohol use.

In 2011, there was a 76% participation in the CTC survey. The goal for 2012 CTC is to increase participation to 80% or higher.4Binge DrinkingFinney: 15.4%In 2009 & 2010, there was an over 80% participation rate in Communities That Care survey resulting in a more accurate depiction of youth attitudes pertaining to 30-day alcohol use.

In 2011, there was a 76% participation in the CTC survey. The goal for 2012 CTC is to increase participation to 80% or higher.

The Finney County Community Health Coalition is focusing on youth in grades KG-8th with the exception of one program offered to high school students.5Influencing Factors13 Action Plans which impactSocial Norms

Enforcement

Family Functioning and Involvement

Academic Achievement

Social Norms

Too Good for DrugsLifeSkillsTeen InterveneProtecting You/Protecting MeCollaboration with School (SADD)105 Trained Facilitators

By December 2011 reduce the % of youth who report that their parents would feel it is not wrong at all if they drank alcohol regularly ?2008 Baseline3.4%20093.5%20103.4%20113.3%.1 % No ChangeTarget:2.0%Too Good for DrugsYMCA after school and summer programs~ KG - 2nd graders

Salvation Army Youth Activity Center ~ Kindergarten 2nd grade~ Middle School youth

LifeSkills TrainingYMCA summer program ~ 3rd thru 6th gradersAbe Hubert Middle School ~ 7th & 8th gradersKenneth Henderson Middle School ~ 7th & 8th gradersSalvation Army Youth Activity Center ~ 3rd thru 6th gradersGarden City Recreation Commission ~ 3rd thru 6th gradersGCCC/Educational Talent Search ~ 6th thru high school level

Teen InterveneCollaborated with 25th Judicial District Youth ServicesBegan Implementation in Fall 2010Kenneth Henderson Middle School The Options school at Youth Services

Protecting You/Protecting MeAdult Trainers:Implemented:USD 457 Garden City High SchoolStudent CouncilEntrepreneur ProgramGarden City Police DepartmentFinney County Sheriffs DepartmentGarden City Community College/Educational Talent Search TRIO ProgramGarden City High School Student Council2010-2011 Elementary Schools:Buffalo Jones English & SpanishEdith ScheuermanJennie WilsonPlanned for 2011 Elementary Schools:Buffalo Jones- English & SpanishPossible Collaborations: ~GCCC/ETS ~YMCA

Protecting You/Protecting Me

Academic Achievement

By December 2011 decrease the % of youth in 6,8,10,12 grades at risk for academic failure .2008 Baseline46.7%200945.8%201045.7%201142.5%4.2 % Right DirectionTarget:39.7%Tutoring Program 2010Collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters ~ Students (grades KG- 8th)~ School year (during day & after school) = 161~ Summer School = 97

Collaboration with Abe Hubert Middle School ~ 50 students (7th & 8th graders) ~ During school & after school ~ November 2010 Present

Academic Achievement

TutoringAbe Hubert Middle School

Advancement Via Individual Determination

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Family Involvement & Functioning

By December 2011 reduce the % of kids at-risk on the poor family management scale. 2008 Baseline53.4%200950.2%201047.7%4.3% Right Direction201149.1%Target:45.4%Family Involvement & Functioning

Guiding Good Choices

Collaboration with School District & Parents: FAMILY FAIR Kansas Children Service League

Marriage for Keeps

Parent ProgramGuiding Good Choices (English and Spanish)Partners:Catholic Social Service/Marriage for KeepsSalvation Army Youth Activity Center Garden City Community College/Adult Learning Center25th Judicial District Youth Services- distribute brochuresUSD 457St. Catherine Hospital

Guiding Good ChoicesOctober 20- November 17 Parent Program in English & Spanish LifeSkills Training for youthChildcareHealthy meals, family style90 attended

Guiding Good Choices classes

English & Spanish

LifeSkills Training 3rd & 4th gradersApproximately 12 participants

Parent Support Tours: Juvenile Detention CenterPresentations scheduled: Gang AwarenessKansas Children Service League ~ 200 parents in Sept 2011Collaboration with USD 457 Abe Hubert Middle School Family Fair ~ 700 individuals attended Fall 2010

Family FairNov. 6, 2010700 Attended

Law Enforcement

By December 2011 increase the % of youth who report that if a kid drinks alcohol in their neighborhood or the area around which they live, they would be caught by police.2008 Baseline35.4%200935.2%201035.8%201137.5%2.1 % Right DirectionTarget:41.0%By December 2011 increase the rate per 1000 number of citations for minors in possession . 2008 Baseline7012.42009488.5201013721 Right DirectionTarget238Law Enforcement

Enforce Social Hosting Law PosterMexican FiestaCommunity FairsProtecting You/Protecting MeKenneth Henderson Middle School/SADDNational Night Out

Students Against Destructive DecisionsKenneth Henderson Middle SchoolAbe Hubert Middle SchoolHolcomb High SchoolGarden City High SchoolGarden City Police DepartmentKS Alcoholic Beverage Control

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May 12th 2011300 Attended

Sector Representative Gathering Event

Shared valuesIndentified adaptive challengesDeveloped individual action plansPresentations/ AwarenessMarriage for Keeps Garden City Community College/Adult Learning CenterGuiding Good Choices Rotary Club

Facilitator Trainings

Family FairGuiding Good ChoicesLifeSkillsProtecting You/Protecting MeCollaboration with Law EnforcementToo Good for Drugs

MediaTutoringS.A.F.E. NightMarriage for Keeps

Teen InterveneCollaboration with ABC

40Media 40,000 exposures to the importance of reducing underage drinkingNewspapersRadio ~ 280 / monthBillboards at nine (9) ballpark ~ 3,000/wk for 2 monthsBanners ~ 10 availableMovie Theater ~ 5,000-25,000/mosStuffers: Boo at the Zoo ~ 5, 500Mexican Fiesta ~ 3,000National Night Out ~ 1,200SAYAC Back to School Bash ~ 1500

SectorsEach sector is active in the initiativeWell balanced participationFocus for 2012:Increase Sector Involvement:Law EnforcementBusinessLocal Agencies

Community Readiness & AwarenessIncreased enrollment for parent classes, Guiding Good ChoicesBeginning of county SADD working togetherIncrease participation with ABCTraining scheduled for liquor store ownersChallengesLack of character education in school district without initiative Sustainability of effortsStricter enforcement of local ordinancesMaintaining momentumPermanent change of social norms Next StepsMaintain active community health coalitionSeek additional funding to maintain activitiesWork with local government Renewed commitment from local school district for character education

SuccessesRaised awareness in the community about the importance of the prevention of underage drinking:40,000 + media exposures 89 partners30 sector involvement Tremendous participation in programs and community events to date: 9,166 Increased community capacity: 105 trained facilitators in evidence based programs