Spring Green Educational Foundation

DIVERSION PROGRAM - PROVIDE WESTERN LUCAS COUNTY YOUTH OFFENDERS AND THEIR PARENTS A 25 HOUR PROGRAM OVER 10 WEEKS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO A CRIMINAL CONVICTION AND PENALTY. THE PROGRAM REQUIRES THE YOUTH TO MAINTAIN ACADEMIC STANDARDS AND PATICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED SERVICES TO 48 YOUTH AND THEIR PARENTS THIS FISCAL PERIOD. THE NOMINAL FEE CHARGED TO PARTICIPATE ENCOURGAGES OWNERSHIP OF THE PROGRAM.

Expenses: $149K

OPIATE EDUCATION - PROMOTE FILM TITLED "ONE- AND DISCUSSION GUIDE. THE FILM EDUCATES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ABOUT ADDITION, WHY RISKS ARE SO MUCH GREATER IN ADOLESENCE AND WHAT COMES WITH ADDICTION INCLUDING INCARCERATION, VIOLENCE AND POSSIBLE DEATH. THE VIEWER IS TO REFLECT ON THEIR OWN COPING SKILLS, HOW THEY MAKE DECISIONS, AND THE LINK BETWEEN PRESCRIBED OPIOIDS AND HEROIN. THE DISCUSSION GUIDE, WHICH IS COMPLIANT WITH OHIO GOVERNOR KASICH'S EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS TO TEACH OPIOID PREVENTION, IS DESIGNED TO OPEN A DIALOGUE BETWEEN PRESENTERS AND YOUTH CONCERNING THE IDEAS DISCUSSED IN THE FILM.

Expenses: $20K

NEXT STEP & BUILDING A COMMUNITY - WORKSHOPS ON PROVIDING POWERFUL MEANS FOR DEALING WITH PERSONAL STRUGGLES AND HOW THEY IMPACT AND INTERFERE IN OUR RELATIONSHIPS. PARTICIPANTS FOCUS ON HEALING, CONNECTING, AND EQUIPPING FOR PERSONAL CHALLENGES, USING THE LIFE EXPERIENCE AS A LEARNING TOOL. MAINTAIN SKILLS THROUGH SUPPORT GROUPS.

Expenses: $30K