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About
The
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant was created in 1999 in
response to rising concerns about youth violence and school
safety. This grant draws on the best practices of education,
justice, social services, and mental health systems to provide
integrated and comprehensive resources for prevention programs and
pro-social services for youth.
Out of
355 applications nationally, 57 grants were awarded in 27 states.
The Waterford School District is one of two school districts in
Michigan and the only district within the Tri-County metropolitan
area to receive the grant award.
Every
one of our 11,684 students will participate in programs that
foster academic and social success. Parents will become better
informed on the availability of resources within the community and
staff members will benefit by building stronger relationships with
their students, parents, colleagues, and the greater community.
Our goal
is to provide our students, schools, and families with a network
of effective services, supports and activities. In addition, we
will assist students in developing the skills and the emotional
resilience necessary to promote positive mental health and
preventing violent behavior and drug-use. We will work to expand
collaboration between our parent and community agencies and
ultimately, increase student achievement.
Safe Schools/Healthy Students Presentation
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