Prevention Services
In the Issaquah and Snoqualmie Valley School Districts, Prevention Specialists are able to provide services to groups and classes through a King County Prevention Grant. The curriculum, Life Skills Training is used, as it is an evidence based best practice. Friends of Youth staff work closely with school personnel to reach students and teach skills to promote resiliency and reduce risk factors associated with alcohol and drug use.
Safenet
For many children, the transition into middle school is difficult, and some lack the skills they need to be successful in school. SafeNet aims to identify those children, providing them with individualized academic and social support to help them stay on track. SafeNet services are made available in conjunction with local school districts. The program pairs struggling middle school students with an adult advocate who helps them set goals, improve organizational skills and learn problem-solving techniques to achieve their best potential. Some students require academic help, while others benefit from being connected with activities that increase their engagement with school. SafeNet Advocates coach students in the classroom and afterschool to develop key social and study skills in five focus areas:
- Commitment and motivation in school
- Organization
- Pro
- Social skills and self esteem
- Conflict resolution
SafeNet is offered as a free service to students and families. For those families who may benefit from additional support, SafeNet Advocates provide referrals to supportive community services. SafeNet is successful. Many of our SafeNet students have stabilized or increased their grade point averages. Most of the students appreciated having another caring adult to talk to.
Age Served: Youth ages 12 -14
Contact:
| Issaquah | (425) 392-6367 |
| Duvall | (425) 844-9669 |
| Snoqualmie | (425) 888-4151 |
Washington Law and Alcohol/Drug Use Course
Youth and Family Services is offering a one day Alcohol / Drug Information School (A/DIS) to teach youth about the effects of drug/alcohol use and Washington law. Click here for more information and current class dates.