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In 2008, the Waterford School District was the recipient of the Safe Schools/Healthy Students (SS/HS) Grant from The United States Departments of Education, Health and Human Services, and Justice. The District was awarded a total of $5,745,460 to be used over the course of four years, allowing the District, in partnership with local public mental health, law enforcement and juvenile justice entities, to implement comprehensive and community-wide evidence-based strategies to:  

• Improve the safety of the school environment

• Prevent the development of alcohol, tobacco and other drug use

• Promote healthy social, behavioral and emotional supports for students

• Provide additional mental health awareness and services

• Provide early childhood social and emotional learning programs  

These comprehensive programs and services are designed to provide students, schools and families with a network of effective services, supports and activities that help students develop the skills and emotional resilience necessary to: promote positive mental health; engage in pro-social behavior; prevent violent behavior and drug use; create schools and communities that are safe, disciplined, and drug-free environments; and engage parents, community organizations and social service agencies to help develop an infrastructure that will sustain the grant components after federal funding has ended.

Review our information to get to know our Initiative’s programs, services and staff, and learn about ways to join our efforts in addressing individual and community needs.

 SSHS Initiative Strategies | Safe Schools/Healthy Students Presentation