Prevention Services
A Proactive Approach to Behavioral Issues
Have you heard the expression, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure”? Prevention and early intervention can be much more effective than addressing a problem after it happens. YFA offers a number of prevention programs to help keep families together and children from future involvement in such areas as child welfare, juvenile justice, substance misuse, and untreated mental health challenges.
What Are Prevention Services?
Prevention services give children and families the tools they need to address behavioral issues proactively instead of reactively. YFA currently offers four programs to meet the needs of most children and families as they work to address and correct behavioral issues.
Community Counseling is a delinquency prevention program funded by the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and available to families in the seven counties YFA currently serves.
Stop Now and Plan (SNAP) works with children and families to teach emotional regulation, self-control and problem-solving skills. This program is available in Pasco and Polk counties.
Caring School Community (CSC) is a nationally recognized substance abuse prevention and intervention program currently offered in six Pasco County elementary schools.
Community Partnership School focuses on the immediate and unique long-term needs of students and families of the Gulfside Elementary School community. In this program, YFA has partnered with three core partners and various other organizations. The four core partners have all signed a 25-year Memorandum of Understanding dedicated to this project.
Not sure which of these programs is right for your child or family? Or do you see a program of interest but it is not currently in your area? Please contact us. We may be able to provide you with additional resources or refer you to a partner to help.