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Target Areas

Dane County

Project Name: Dane County Youth ATODA Prevention Services ReDesign

19 Member Coalition: Youth ATODA Prevention Services ReDesign Consortium

Project Director -
John Borquist
Phone: (608) 242-6488
e-mail: borquist@co.dane.wi.us

Project Coordinator -
Lyle Burmeister
Phone: (608) 242-6488
e-mail: lyle@co.dane.wi.us

Internal Evaluator -
Lori Hahn
Phone: (608) 242-6437
e-mail: hahn@co.dane.wi.us

External Evaluator -
Jane Ahlstrom
Phone: (608) 222-5139
Fax: (608) 222-5039
e-mail: jahlstrom@globaldialog.com

Dane County Demographics: Youth population of 96,255 in 22 school districts, 19% of the youth population is a part of a minority group.

Award Amount: $237,712

Lead Agency: Dane County Department of Human Services

Program Implemented
Key Expected Outcomes
Domains Addressed
STARS for Families
1. Reduce the use of alcohol among Dane county youth aged 11 - 17

Individual

2. The onset of initiation of alcohol use reported by SIG program participants aged 13 or younger decrease by 5% as measured by pre/post instruments Individual
3. In up to 8 schools parent/child communication about substance abuse will increase by 5% in SIG program participants aged 11 - 15 years as measured by pre/post instruments Family
Creating Lasting Family Connections
1. To revitalize the ATODA prevention system in Dane county Environment
2. Increase the number of Dane county schools & prevention agencies using SAMHSA model programs by 5% as measured by pre/post tests Peer
Keep a Clear Mind
1. Reduce the use of alcohol among Dane county youth aged 11 - 17 Individual
2. Misperceived views of peer alcohol use among SIG program participants aged 9 - 11 will decrease by 5% as measured by pre/post instruments Family
Parenting Wisely
1. Reduce the use of alcohol among Dane county youth aged 11 - 17 School
2. The 30 day incidence of binge drinking among SIG program participants aged 11 - 17 in eight local SIG prevention Councils will decrease by 5% as measured by pre/post test instruments Community
3. Improve family functioning cohesion, effective communication & decrease family conflict as measured by pre/post test instruments Community & Environment
Project ALERT
1. To revitalize the ATODA prevention system in Dane county Environment
2. Increase the number of Dane county schools & prevention agencies using SAMHSA model programs by 5% as measured by pre/post questionnaires School