UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused major disruptions for Pennsylvanians, including the closing of schools and the interruption of other educational programs. Penn State’s PROmoting School-community-university Partnerships to Enhance Resilience (PROSPER) project is continuing to connect and engage Pennsylvania families and keep schools informed.

Families Flourishing FredMo is a community partnership between MU Extension and the Fredericktown School District aimed at providing families the opportunity to strengthen family connections and increase positive youth development. “Families Flourishing FredMo is specifically designed to provide the most benefits to families during the transitional

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, opioid misuse and addiction continue to devastate communities around the US. And as many schools shift to remote learning, researchers at National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) are testing a new online program to prevent drug abuse in high schools

The Gilpin County Extension office recently won two grants: The Substance Abuse Block Grant and the Tony Grampsas Youth Services grant. All of the awarded money will be put towards youth workshops for Gilpin students. While many details are still in the works for both workshops,

WHITE PLAINS, NY – With children spending time online more than ever and experts warning about a rise in cyberbullying during the COVID-19 pandemic, educators, parents, and policymakers are searching for solutions. One solution can be found in an award-winning educational game called LST Galaxia, recently selected as an

July 13, 2020 The St. Louis County Police Department is phasing out its Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program as it shifts resources to other community initiatives. As a result, the Rockwood School District is replacing D.A.R.E. with the Botvin LifeSkills Training program for middle school students. The

July 2, 2020 KAMIAH – The Upriver Youth Leadership Council (UYLC) in Kamiah announced Thursday that it has been awarded a one year, $15,000 grant from the New York Life Foundation to support its Teen Center program. The grant program is focused on supporting middle school

June 29, 2020 WESTCLIFFE, CO — After hearing passionate pleas from community members Monday, the Custer County School Board voted unanimously to accept a $500,000 life-skills grant that will address suicide, substance abuse and violence prevention for students here. The Custer County School Board initially declined

World No Tobacco Day is a national event that informs the public about the dangers of tobacco use. This year, due to COVID-19 school closings, World No Tobacco Day was observed by Glen Cove Elementary and Middle School students enrolled in SAFE’s LifeSkills Training (LST) virtual workshops offered through