PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Across Ages

Selective

Time Commitment:

Age: 9-13

Male and Female

·  American Indian /Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Urban settings in middle schools and community centers

·   Decreased substance use

·   Decrease in tobacco and alcohol use

·   Increased problem solving ability

·   Increased school attendance

·   Decreased suspensions from school

·   Improved attitude toward adults

·   Improved attitude toward school and the future

·   Pairing older adult m mentors (55+) with middle school youth

·   Community service

·   Life management skills

·   Family activities

Training: 2 days

·  $2,000 total plus expenses first year, 1 day @ $1,000 plus expenses required each subsequent year and additional training may be required                        

·  $500 for additional onsite TA, plus expenses, telephone consultation- $30/hour

Materials:

·  $75 Manual

·  $25 Handbooks for parents, students

·  $25 Elder Mentor Handbooks

·  $65 Mentor Training Guide

·  $25 Evaluation Protocol

·  $25 Video

·  Materials also available in Spanish.

Evaluation Costs:

·  Evaluation analysis and costs not included in cost per youth. 

TOTAL COST PER/YOUTH: $1,500 to $2,000/youth/for 12 months, includes cost of 1 full time staff member – however, program suggests 2 full time staff members for best results

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All Stars™

Universal

Age: 11-15

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander
Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban Settings in schools and communities

·   Increased commitment to avoid high- risk behaviors

·   Increased bonding to school and peers

·   Positive changes in substance use and violence

·   Accurate beliefs about peer norms

·   Perception on how substance abuse affects preferred lifestyles

·   Commitment to stay substance free

·   Social and peer bonding

Training:  2 days

·  $3,000, plus expenses for 12- 20 trainees

·  OR - $250/ person plus expenses

Materials:

·  $165 Facilitator/person

·  $150 for set of 25 Youth / family materials

·  $15 Commitment ring per/youth

·  $8 T-shirt

·  Parental/take-home materials also available in Spanish.

Evaluation Tool:

·  Included in cost of materials

Other: Booster session following year free, store coupons for free kids’ prizes included, other free materials

TOTAL COST: $41.60 - $49.60 per youth for 25 youth (shirt optional)

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ATLAS (Athletes Training and Learning to Avoid Steroids)

Universal

Age: 14-18

Male Only

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in high school athletic teams

·   Reduced steroid use

·   Belief that coaches do not condone or tolerate steroid use

·   Reduced use of alcohol and illicit drug use

·   Reduced drinking and driving

·   Reduction in use of

·   Improved nutrition and exercise behaviors

·   Increased feeling of self- efficacy as athletes

·   Stronger team mentality

·   Knowledge of effects of steroids on body and on sport

·   Healthy, natural alternatives to increasing muscle

·   Anabolic steroid prevention

·   Team centered, peer delivered, gender specific approach

·   Understanding harm of illicit drugs and alcohol on athletic abilities

Training:

·  Not required. Available on request

Materials:

·  $149.95 full set

Evaluation Tool Cost:

·  Free upon request, however the cost of analysis varies according to type of analysis.

TOTAL COST: $149.95 per ?

Unable to get information re: per group costs; how many youth served per set. Is set reproducible?

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KEY OUTCOMES

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COST ESTIMATES

Brief Strategic Family Therapy (BSFT)

Indicated

Age: 6-17

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural and urban Settings in homes, community social service agencies, clinics, and health agencies

·   Reduced conduct problems

·   Improved self-concept

·   Reduced association with antisocial peers

·   Improved family functioning and family participation in therapy

·   Reduced drug use

·   Engage resistant clients in therapy

·   Diagnose strengths and weaknesses in family functioning

·   Enhance strengths and correct weaknesses

·   Build parenting skills

·   Improve family communication, conflict resolution, and problem solving skills

·   Provide home-based services

Training:  3 days

·  $7,500 plus expenses for up to 30

participants (includes materials)

·  Available in English or Spanish

Materials:

·  BSFT manual published by NIDA, Spring 2002

·  Books: Kurtines, William, and

Szapocznik, Jose. Breakthroughs in Family Therapy with Drug Abusing and Problem Youth

Evaluation Tool:

·  Cost varies depending on tool used

Note: Prices and certification do not include the cost of staffing full time BSFT therapists (2 recommended), licensing fees, office space fees or transportation costs.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

CASASTART

Indicated
Selective

Age: 8-13

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

Urban settings in schools and communities

·   Reduced students reports of using gateway and stronger drugs

·   Reduced students reports of using gateway and stronger drugs

·   Reduced association with delinquent peers and violent offenses

·   Reduced association with delinquent peers and violent offenses

·   Increased positive peer influence

·   Increased positive peer influence

·   Improve youths attachment to pro-social individuals and institutions

·   Increase youths opportunities to achieve positive goals

·   Provide parent education/training

Training:

·  $1,300 per day for 6 days training in core program elements, plus expenses ($7,800 + expenses total)

·  $1,300 per day for technical assistance support plus expenses, for a minimum of 12 days in first year of operation (24 days is recommended). ($15,600 - $31,200 + expenses total)

Materials:

·  CASASTART field guide: $50

·  CASASTART Mission & History: $4.25

·  Final Report II of Impact of the Children at Risk Program (CASASTART was formerly Children at Risk), May 1998: $15

·  Final Report of Impact of the Children at Risk Program, Volumes I and II, March 1997: $17.50

Evaluation Tool:

·  Not currently marketed therefore there is additional cost for assessment measures.

TOTAL COST: $23,482- $39,082 just for training and assistance, no overhead, evaluation, salary of therapist, etc.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Communities Mobilizing for Change on Alcohol (CMCA)

Universal

Age: NA

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in communities

·   Reduction in sales to minors

·   Reduction in sales to minors

·   Increased identification checks by vendors

·   Increased identification checks by vendors

·   Community mobilization

·   Environmental strategy

·   Limit minors access to alcohol through community mobilization

Training:

·   No official training

Materials:

·   No formal curriculum

TOTAL COST: Unsure

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Community Trials Intervention to Reduce High-Risk Drinking (RHRD)

Universal

Age: All age groups within a community

American Indian/ Alaska Native

Asian/Pacific Islander

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino

White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in communities

Reduced driving when over the legal limit

Reduced amount consumed per drinking occasion

Reduced traffic crashes in which driver had been drinking

Reduced assault injuries

·   Community mobilization to support prevention interventions

·   Facilitating responsive beverage service

·   Training local retailers and increasing enforcement to reduce underage access

·   Increase enforcement and sobriety checkpoints to increase actual and perceived risk of arrest

·   Develop local restrictions on access via zoning and other controls

Training:

·   Initial telephone consultation provided at no charge.

·   Costs for additional technical assistance, if needed, is negotiated.

Materials:

·   Materials provided at reproduction cost.

·   Materials also available in Spanish.

TOTAL COST: Negotiated and based on cost of reproducing materials

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC)

Indicated
Selective
Universal

Age: 11-15 and parents

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in community centers, churches, and schools

·   Increased youth resiliency

·   Increased involvement in setting family norms on substance abuse

·   Delayed onset of substance use

·   Alcohol and drug information

·   Parenting skills

·   Communication skills

Training:  40 – 80 hours

·   $750 per person, plus expenses for 5 days in Louisville, KY

·   $1,500 per person, plus expenses for 10 days

·   OR - $200 - $1,200 per day plus expenses for on-site training depending on how many are trained

Materials:

·   $1,474.75 for 5 training manuals, 25 participant notebooks, and 5 poster sets

Evaluation Tool:

·  $300 plus additional if other assessments are required

TOTAL COST: About $437.50 p/family or $17,500 for 40 families

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Early Risers Skills for Success

Indicated

Age: 6-8 and parents

Male and Female

·  White

Rural settings in schools and community centers

·   Improved social skills and academic achievement

·   Increased parent involvement

·   Reduced impulsive behaviors

·   Information dissemination

·   Prevention education

·   Problem identification and referral

Training: 5 days

·  $2,000

Materials:

·  Program costs $1,500 to $3,200 per year for one youth (depending on the implementation of a summer program).

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Families And Schools Together (FAST)

Selective
Universal
Indicated

Age: 4-13 and parents/ families

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in schools

·   Improved youth classroom and home behaviors, including improved attention span, reduced aggression, reduced anxiety/depression, improved social skills

·   Improved academic competence & performance

·   Increased family closeness & community involvement

·   Increased parental involvement in school & parental self-sufficiency

·   Outreach

·   Multi-family group sessions

·   Ongoing monthly multi-family reunions

·   Social skills

·   Family/parent- youth bonding

·   Family/parent- school bonding

·   The comprehensive services FAST offers include a) home visits, b) thirty 2 ½ hour multi-family sessions facilitated by a parent-professional team delivered over a two year period, and c) appropriate referrals to community agencies. Included in the costs are meals for each family member, supplies for program activities, transportation, childcare, a basket of lottery prizes worth $30 for each participating family, and graduation festivities and certificates.

Training:  $9,000 (includes TA & evaluation tool) plus expenses. Four days of team training instruction spread over a four month period. Four days includes two days in a workshop, three site visits, and one review day. One certified trainer is needed per team (a team must consist of at least four people but not more than ten). Training is $3,900 per site – unsure if included in other training costs. $100 certification fee per staff.

Evaluation Tool:

·  $1,000 per cycle

TOTAL COST: About $36,000 – $45,000 per/year for 24-30 families, but varies widely – depends on whether schools choose to re-appropriate staff to do FAST work or hire staff to do so. Varies whether team members are paid or volunteer. If additional staffing is required: Approximately $11,000 for one
8-week cycle (schools are recommended to run three  8-week cycles/year) Plus FASTWORKS booster once per month.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Family Effectiveness Training (FET)

Indicated

Age: Families with children 6-11

Male and Female

·  Hispanic/Latino

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in community agencies, schools, clinics, churches, youth centers

·   Reduced youth conduct problems

·   Reduced youth associations with antisocial peers

·   Reduced youth irresponsible behaviors

·   Improved youth self- concept

·   Improved in family functioning

·   Effective parenting skills

·   Family communication and problem solving skills

·   Family development

·   Bicultural effectiveness training

·   Brief strategic family therapy

Training:  2 day workshop

·   $295 per participant

Materials:

·   $18,000 includes training and supervision of therapy staff

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Family Matters

Universal

Age: 12-14 and parents/families

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  White

Urban, suburban, and rural settings

·   Reduced prevalence of adolescent cigarette smoking and alcohol use for non-Hispanic White adolescents

·   Provide alcohol and drug information

·   Develop resistance skills

·   Provide parent training

·   Develop family strengths

Training:

·   N/A

Materials:

·   N/A

Currently not available for distribution and sharing w/others.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Incredible Years

Selective
Indicated

Age: Parents of children 3-10

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in pre-schools and elementary schools

·   Reduced behavior problems

·   Increased pro-social behavior

·   Improved family relationships

·   Improved bonding to school

·   Improve communication skills

·   Limit setting

·   Nonviolent discipline techniques

·   Problem solving

·   Anger management

·   Parent, Teacher, and Youth training groups

Training:

·  Workshops required for teachers, parent trainers, child counselors/workers, etc. Prices are currently unavailable.

·   $495 each for 2 Teacher training guides

Materials:

·  $50 Self-Administered Manuals for Parent BASIC series of 1-4

·  $50 Self-Administered Manuals for Teacher series of 1-5

·  $30 Detective Home Activity Manual for Children

·  $1,300 (Basic - Parents of ages 2-7)

·  $775.00 (Advanced – Parents of ages 4-10)

·  $995.00 (School age – Parents of ages 5-12)

·  $975.00 (Teacher management)

·  $975.00  6 DINA PROGRAMS for Small Group Therapy Sessions (ages 4-8)

·  $1,075.00 Each Dina Classroom Curriculum

·  Materials also available in Spanish.

Evaluation Tool Cost:

·  No Cost

TOTAL COST:

·   $80 per parent and child for self-administered manuals, plus parent

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Keep A Clear Mind (KACM)

Universal

Age: 9-11

Male and Female

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in schools and homes

·   Greater knowledge of effects of tobacco

·   Reduction in onset of substance use

·   Parent-youth interaction

·   Alcohol and drug knowledge

Training:  2 hours

·  Not necessary for implementation, but is done upon request at a cost of $1,000 plus expenses

Materials:

·  $3.95 per student plus shipping

·  Materials available in Spanish

·  Parental/take-home materials also available in Spanish

Evaluation Tool Cost:

·  Provided upon request and cost of data analysis will be negotiated on an individual basis

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Leadership and Resiliency Program (LRP)

Selective
Indicated

Age: 14-17

Male and Female

·  American Indian/

Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino
White

Schools and communities

·   Reduced absences and school disciplinary reports

·   Increased GPAs and graduation rates

·   Strengthened resiliency

·   Minimized impact of risk factors

·   Provide youth with access to a broad spectrum of activities

·   Weekly small group (7–10) meetings

·   After school volunteer options

·   Substance abuse and violence prevention

Training: 4-5 days

·   $3,200 plus transportation and lodging/meals

·   In addition, each locality will need to work with LRP staff to coordinate alternative activity training site and equipment

Materials:

·   Curriculum: available free via e-mail (through a downloadable file)

·   Hard copy of Curriculum: $150 (includes postage)

·   Additional quarter hour program consultation $25 ($100/hour)

Evaluation Tool:

·  No cost

Note:  Prices do not include staffing costs or transportation costs.

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KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

LifeSkills™ Training (LST)

Universal

Age: 10-14

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban Settings in middle school

·   Reductions in alcohol, tobacco, and illicit drug use

·   Life skills

·   Drug resistance skills

·   Social and self-management skills

Training:

·   3-day Training of Trainers $1,000

·   2-day workshop $4,000 plus expenses plus $100/person for materials

·   1-day booster trainings $3,500 (minimum of 20 participants required)

Materials:

·   $625 for full classroom set (individual levels may be purchased as well)

Individual items may be purchased at additional cost

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KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

Indicated

Age: 10-17

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in communities

·   Improved family relations

·   Decreased adolescent substance use

·   Reduced long- term rates of re-arrest and out-of-home placement

·   Focus on comprehensive set of risk factors: individual, family, peer, school, and neighborhood determinants of substance use

·   A home-based model of service delivery

·   Intensive quality assurance

Training:

·  $15,000 -$24,000/ team plus expenses – includes, 5 days on-site orientation training,1.5 day “booster” sessions provided and quarterly and weekly telephone consultation from MST experts.

Program costs:

·  $4,000-$8,000 per family (includes training, TA, and materials)

·  $5,000 annual license fee

·  $200 annual license fee per person

·  Minimum program capacity is 30 families per year

·  More specific cost estimate based on local clinical staff salaries, etc.

NOTE: Overview video on MST available upon request

Evaluation Tool:

·  No Cost

Note: Prices do not reflect the staffing of 2 MST therapists and 1 part-time MST supervisor, mileage reimbursement for therapists, office space, computer access, or flexible funds ($100/family) for emergency needs.

Total Cost: $400 - $550/ youth served (About 15 families per therapist per year) for long-term service and support.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Olweus Bullying Prevention

Universal
Selective

Age: 5-14

Male and Female

Rural, Suburban, and Urban Settings in schools

·   Reduced frequency in student reports on bullying others and being bullied

·   Reduced student reports of general antisocial behaviors: vandalism, fighting, theft, and truancy

·   Improved class social climate: order, discipline, positive relationships, and positive attitude toward school work

·   Improving peer relations

·   Making the school a safe and pleasant place by restructuring the school environment to reduce opportunities and rewards for bullying behavior

Training:

·   $2,700 to $3,750 for one  ½-day training of members of 1 or 2 schools. Committees and follow-up consultation (approx. ten 1/2-hour phone calls)

·   Additional $250 per half-day of travel time for trainer travel expenses

·   Additional travel costs for trainer, including airfare (if appropriate), lodging, meals, local transportation, telephone calls

·   Costs of training and consultation vary slightly by trainer, region of the country and the number of sites being trained

Materials:

·   $200 per school for assessment tool

·   $65 per teacher for classroom materials

TOTAL COST: Varies considerably based on school size. About $5,500 minimum per school, one classroom per grade, k-5, without staffing costs.

Note: Prices do not reflect staffing costs.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Parenting Wisely

Selective
Indicated

Age: Parents of delinquents and at-risk adolescents

Male and Female

·  American Indian/

Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Urban, suburban, and rural settings

·   Increased knowledge of parenting principles and skills

·   Reduced youth problem behaviors

·   Enhance parent communication skills

·   Increase parental knowledge and use of appropriate and effective parenting techniques

·   Promote healthy family interactions

Training: 4 – 8 hours

·  Training is not required for this program

·  Training may be obtained at a cost of $2,000/day plus $1,000 if travel time is greater than ½ day.

Materials:

·  $2,450 for 100+ participants ($24.50 per family)

·  $1,700 if new computers/ laptops are required

·  $2,000 ($20/family) for parental cooperation incentives (100 families)

Evaluation Tool Cost:

·  No cost for evaluation tool but data analysis costs may apply.

TOTAL COST PER FAMILY:$44.50 - $61.50 for 100 families. High cost includes start up.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Positive Action (PA)

Indicated
Universal
Selective

Age: 4-18

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in schools, families, communities, businesses, churches, penal institutions

·   Improved academic scores

·   Strong effects on drug use, tobacco and alcohol use, violence, suspensions, and delinquencies

·   Improved attendance

·   Improved self- concept

·   Parent involvement with children, schools, communities

·   Improved school climate

·   Improved character

·   Life skills

·   Social, self-management, and goal setting skills

·   Problem solving/goal setting skills

·   Anger management

·   Thinking skills

·   Character development

·   Mental and physical health

·   Social and emotional learning

·   Parent-youth- school interactions

·   Bonding to schools, friends, family, community

·   Resilience

·   Communication skills

·   School reform

·   Conflict resolution

Training:

·   Available to schools, families, and communities

·   $600 per day, plus travel expenses

Materials:

·   Available for all grade levels and includes a Teacher Kit ($300) for 25 students, School Climate Kit ($400) per school, Family Kit ($55) for 25 families, Community Kit ($300), and a Counselor Kit ($60)per counselor

·   $750 Training kit for elementary & secondary schools, includes three pieces: orientation, ongoing sustainability, and publicity; sold separately are $400 each

·   $475 High school teacher kit

·   $140 Elementary Implementation Plan (includes evaluation tools)

·   $140 Elementary Rejuvenation Plan

TOTAL COST: $3,750 minimum for grade school k-5, with only one class per grade and no more than 25 students per class -- $21 per student, not counting teacher training.

Note: An applicable kit for every principal, student, teacher must be purchased. Kits for each parent are very strongly recommended.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Preparing for the Drug Free Years® (PDFY)

Guiding Good Choices

Universal

Age: 5-11 and parents

Male and Female

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in schools, communities, and others

·   Prevent teen alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use

·   Build family bonding

·   Teach refusal skills

·   Teach parenting skills to reduce risk factors in their families

·   Strengthen family bonding in parents

·   Social development strategy

·   Begin with healthy beliefs and clear standards in families, schools, communities, and peer groups

·   Build bonding, attachment, and commitment by providing opportunities, skills, and recognition while nurturing individual characteristics

Training:  3 Days

·   $4,500 (plus expenses) for up to 12 people--PLUS additional $100 per person/per kit

Materials:

·   $695 plus shipping and handling for individual workshop kit

·   $25 each for 1 to 100 manuals

Evaluation Tool:

·  Free pre and post written tests available upon request

Note:  Prices do not include the cost of room rentals for teaching parents/Children or parent incentives

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project ACHIEVE

Universal
Selective

Age: Pre-K through middle school; adapted at the high school level

Male and Female

·  American Indian/

Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in pre-schools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools; alternative and juvenile justice facilities; and special education centers

·   Decreased referrals to and placements in special education

·   Decline in disciplinary referrals to office of principal and school suspension

·   Improved academic performance

·   Social skills

·   Problem solving methods

·   Anger-reduction techniques

·   Building wide, positive behavior support and management approaches

Training: 2 Days

·   Building wide training and 1 day technical consultation

·   $1,500 per day, plus expenses; training done by Howard Knoff or Sopris West

·   Training and consultation/technical assistance costs may involve up to 10 to 15 days for the first 3 years. These costs will taper over time and may be offset by combining these costs with other resources already available to the school system.

Materials:

·   $125 classroom package of Stop & Think social skills teachers manual, reproducible forms booklet, skill cards for all students, posters, large and small Stop & Think stop signs

·   Additional Stop & Think signs for building (approximately $250)

·   Additional Stop & Think posters for building (approximately $100)

·   $69 Teacher manuals and reproducible forms

·   $15 - $22.50 Classroom materials sold separately in sets of 5

·   $45.95 Parent Training Video

·   $1.90 - $25 Sets of support materials sold separately in packages of 5 and up (charms, stickers, magnets, memo pads, pencils, pins, signs, self-inking stamps, and t-shirts

·   Materials also available in Spanish.

Strategy Implementation:

¨ $8,500 for 3 day in-service plus technical support and any additional materials

Evaluation Tool:

¨ Included in program cost however further assessments may be required at an additional cost

TOTAL COST:$26,500 minimum for small school, k-5, no more than 25 students per class.

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TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project ALERT

Universal
Selective

Age: 11-14

Male and Female

·  American Indian/

Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in middle schools

·   Reduced marijuana use initiation

·   Decreased current and heavy smoking

·   Reduced pro- drug attitudes and beliefs

·   Helped smokers quit

·   Build school wide norms against drug use

·   Understand social/health consequences of drug use

·   Identify pro-drug pressures

·   Develop resistance skills

·   Involve parents in prevention

·   Recognize benefits of being drug-free

Training:

·  $125 (includes training workshop, all program materials, and on-going TA)

·  OR - $4,200 for on-site district training (minimum 25 educators; $150 each additional educator)

·  OR - $150 per educator on-line training given in 30-45 min lessons (includes 1 set of materials)

Materials:

·   Teacher manual (includes core and booster lessons), 8 student videos, 12 classroom posters, overview video for colleagues & community, optional teen leader manual

·  Trained Project ALERT teachers continue to receive:

·  Free video & print curriculum updates

·  Free subscription to ALERT Educator teacher support newsletter

·  Toll-free phone support & TA

·  Access to an on-line faculty advisor

NOTE: An overview/promotional video is available on request

·  Parental/take-home materials also available in Spanish.

TOTAL COST: $168 for district training with the minimum of 25 educators to $150 for on-line education. Cost may be more for workshops due to travel costs.

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KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project Northland

Universal

Age: 11-13

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural settings in elementary schools and middle schools

·   Reductions in daily smoking, marijuana, and alcohol use

·   Peer leadership

·   Parent involvement

Training:  3 Days

·  $1750 per day plus expenses

·  Trainings posted on Web site

·  $755 for training plus one complete curriculum (training is 3 days) for Grades 6-8

Materials:

·  $245 for each grade (includes all materials)

·  $755 for complete 4-piece set (3 grades plus Supercharged! For classrooms of 30)

Evaluation Tool:

·  $.65/ student surveyed

·  $1,000 - $2,050/ standard report ordered

·  $250 - $450 school building and trend reports

TOTAL COST: $5,300 minimum for school of 250 students start-up

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project SUCCESS

Indicated
Selective

Age: 14-18

Male and Female

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in alternative high schools

·   Reduction in alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drug use and related problems

·   Individual and group counseling

·   Youth coping skills

·   Resistance skills

Training: 5 days in Westchester, NY

·  $375, plus expenses per person, includes materials and manual

·  OR - $500 - $1,200 per day plus expenses on-site training

·  Technical Assistance provided by phone – prices vary

Materials:

·   $150 Manual (includes set-up and evaluation)

Evaluation Tool:

·  Included in materials

TOTAL COST: $6,000 minimum

Note: Prices do not include the cost of training staff or staffing project coordinators

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project Toward No Drug Abuse (TND)

Indicated
Selective

Age: 14-19

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in high schools

·   Reduced levels of alcohol use (among baseline users)

·   Reduced levels of cigarette smoking

·   Reduced levels of hard drug use

·   Reduced levels of marijuana use

·   Reduced levels of weapon carrying (among males)

·   Social and health consequences of drug use

·   Active listening

·   Effective communication

·   Stress management

·   Self-control and self-confidence

·   Cognitive misperception correction

·   Motivation enhancement

·   Decision making

Training: 2 days

·  $500 per day, plus expenses

·  $190 for support staff prep work

Materials:

·  $70 Teacher manual

·  $60 Student workbook (set of 5)

·  $40 Drugs and Life Dreams video

·  $2.50 each for 4 research articles

Evaluation Tool:

·  $2.50 or download free at

http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/pdfs/tndtest.pdf

TOTAL COST: After initial start up costs of about $2,300 for training, about $16.40 per student.

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project Toward No Tobacco Use (TNT)

Universal

Age: 10-15

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in elementary schools and middle schools

·   Reduction of initiation of smoking

·   Reduction of weekly and frequent smoking

·   Reduction of initiation of smokeless tobacco use

·   Reduction of weekly and frequency of smokeless tobacco use

·   Communication, assertiveness and tobacco specific cognitive coping skills

·   Course of addiction and disease

·   Media literacy and social activism

·   Public commitment

Training: 2 days

·   $500/ day plus expenses

·   $190 for support staff prep work

Materials:

·   $40 TNT Cessation plus shipping & handling

·   $40 Tobacco video

·   $79.95 Stand Up For Yourself video

·   $45 Curriculum

·   $18.95 set of 5 student workbooks plus shipping and handling

·   $2.50 each for 3 research articles

Evaluation Tool:

·  $2.50 or download free at

http://modelprograms.samhsa.gov/pdfs/tntsurvey.pdf

TOTAL COSTS: After initial start up costs of about $2,600 for training and films, about $3.80 per student.

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Project Venture

Universal

Age: 9-13

Male and Female

·  Native American

Rural settings in tribal communities

·   Increased self confidence

·   Increased problem solving abilities

·   Developed sense of teamwork and trust

·   Decreased use of ATOD

·   Skill building leadership camps

·   Service projects

·   Community Networking

Information not yet available at this time.  Still a Promising Program, but will soon be a Model Program. Only “environmental program” at this time.

TOTAL COST: Approximately $1,375-$1,585

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Promoting Alternative THinking Strategies (PATHS)

Universal
Selective

Age: K-grade 5

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural and urban settings in schools and communities

·   Improved self- control, emotional literacy, ability to tolerate frustration

·   Decreased anxiety/depression, conduct problems, and symptoms of sadness and depression

·   Prevent or reduce behavioral and emotional problems

·   Assist students in identifying/labeling feelings and behaviors

·   Provide teachers with systematic lessons and materials

Training: 3 days

·   $3,000 plus expenses (does not include materials)

Materials:

·   $640 for a complete 7-volume set plus shipping and handling

·   $300-$350 for each individual grade level

Evaluation Tool:

·      Not included in price

TOTAL COST:

·   Using existing staff approximately $15 per youth per year over 3 years

·   Using full-time salaried on-site PATHS coordinator approximately $40-$50 per youth per year

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Protecting You/Protecting Me® (PY/PM)

Universal

Age: 6-11

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in elementary schools

·   Importance of protecting the brains of persons under age 21 years of age from the biological effects of alcohol

·   Ways to help children avoid the risks associated with riding with drivers who are alcohol impaired

Training: 

·   1-day school personnel training: $640 (Grades 1-5)

·   2-day non school personnel training: $195 to $405 (Grades 1-5)

·   A minimum of 20 trainees are required for each training

·   Travel expenses reimbursed by MADD

Materials:

·   Cost of materials included in training costs

·   $540 for 2 sets grades 1-5 manuals

TOTAL COSTS: Approximately $1,375-$1,585 to implement the program

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Reconnecting Youth (RY)

Indicated

Age: 14-19

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in high schools

·   Increased school performance

·   Decreased deviant peer bonding

·   Decreased depression and aggression

·   Mentoring

·   Social support

·   School bonding

·   High school dropout prevention

Training: 4-5 days

·   $750/day/ trainer plus travel and expenses for 5 to 8 participants (does not include manual)

Materials:

·   $189, plus tax & shipping for curriculum (does not include cost to replicate manual for each participant)

Implementation:

·   $1,500/class of 10 students (does not include: RY teacher salary, substitute teacher salary (if needed), supplemental salary, training cost)

·  Evaluation Tool:

·  No charge for tool, however data analysis may be an additional charge

TOTAL COSTS: After initial start up costs of about $3,189-$3,989 for training, plus costs of replicating manual for each training participant (5-8 participants), implementation costs are about $150 per student for a class of 10 students.

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Residential Student Assistance Program (RSAP)

Indicated
Selective

Age: 13-17

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in residential facilities

·   Reduced marijuana, alcohol, and tobacco use

·   Individual and group counseling

·   Youth coping skills

Training:

·   $375, plus expenses per person, includes materials

Materials:

·   Included in training cost

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Start Taking Alcohol Risks Seriously (STARS) for Families

Universal

Age: 11-13 and parents; also high school students

Male and Female

·  Black/African American

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in middle schools

·   Avoidance of reductions in alcohol use among youth

·   Health care consultations

·   Key Facts Postcards

·   Parent/Guardian take-home lessons

Training:

·   To be decided

Materials:

·   To be decided

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Strengthening Families Program (SFP)

Selective

Age: 6-11 and parents

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural, suburban, and urban settings in community centers, housing communities, mental health centers, and schools

·   Reduction in youth risk status

·   Improved family relationships

·   Therapeutic youth play

·   Parent training

·   Support services

Training: 16 hours

·   $2,500 for 2 days plus expenses for 2 trainers (up to 40 participants)

·   $3,500 for 3 days plus expenses for 2 trainers (up to 40 participants)

Materials:

·   $775 for manuals & videos

·   $500 set of 30 family supplies

·   $3,600 for staffing

Evaluation Tool:

¨ Included in teaching manual

Total Cost: $5,972.50 / 10 families (for 2 day training)

Note: Does not include the addition of child care expenses (appx. $350), meals (appx. $1,225) or staff (if not provided by salaried employees) appx. $1,760, if needed

PROGRAM

TARGET POPULATION

KEY OUTCOMES

KEY PROGRAM STRATEGIES

COST ESTIMATES

Too Good For Drugs (TGFD)

Universal

Age: K-12

Male and Female

·  American Indian/ Alaska Native

·  Asian/Pacific Islander

·  Black/African American

·  Hispanic/Latino

·  White

Rural and urban settings in schools; optional component for after-school settings

·   Reduced intentions to use cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana

·   Reduced intentions to engage in aggressive behavior

·   Improved decision making, goal setting, and peer resistance skills

·   Increased friendships with peers less likely to use alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs

·   Pro-social skills development

·   Multi-lesson, multi-grade level programming

·   Normative education

·   Diverse role-play situations

·   Cooperative learning

·   Parental involvement

Training:

·  $2,000/day plus expenses (can be reduced to $1,000/day with the purchase of $1,500 of materials)

Materials:

·  $100-$130 for individual K-8 kits (see program Web site for details)
http://www.mendezfoundation.org/educationcenter/tgfd/index.htm

·  $750 for Too Good For Drugs & Violence High School Kit

·  $595 for Too Good For Drugs & Violence After-School Activities Kit

·  $250 for Too Good For Drugs & Violence Educators Kit (staff development)