Prevention 2008 RFP Overview of Awards
Prevention’s Strategic Objectives DAS is moving forward with our plan to develop a system that incorporates a comprehensive, integrated, public health approach to the delivery of prevention and early intervention services that encompasses three fundamental components: –A data-driven needs assessment process Reflected in municipal/county planning process –The utilization of prevention programs with a scientifically-proven record of effectiveness Applicants were required to use evidence-based or innovative programs –A commitment to effective and meaningful performance measurement Use of domain-based outcome measures Progress towards statewide evaluation
Overview of Awards 53 total awards – 50 community-level and 3 special projects $6,550,000 in in funding - $5,800,000 for community awards and $750,000 for special projects 140 applicants Services target high-risk individuals or groups in each of New Jersey’s twenty-one counties who were identified by each county according to domain
Program Summary
Curricula Strengthening Families offered in 17 counties Seven agencies using environmental strategies - the most effective prevention plans use both environmental and individual substance abuse prevention strategies. Services delivered to all age groups Strengthening Families, LifeSkills, Keys to Innervision are most popular programs Delivery of early intervention programming/services
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