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Prevention PLUS, Inc. is a twenty-five year old community-based 501(c)3 organization that provides a wide range of educational and vocational services and programs to high-risk youth in Clayton County, Georgia. Fully integrated into all of our programs is a focus on postsecondary education and training opportunities, including leadership development, service to community, and workforce development skills training that will result in career placement in high-growth, high-demand jobs.
HISTORY:
In 1999, many of the youth who were part of the original Insiders Teen Center program were looking for other options through which they could complete their education. An educational program was formed and registered through the Home School division of Clayton County Public Schools. In 2001, Forest Park Street School was officially established. In 2002, the school achieved full accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Independent Study, allowing Forest Park Street School students to be eligible for the HOPE scholarship. In 2005, the school achieved full accreditation through the Georgia Accrediting Commission and in 2007, full accredition though SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools). In 2007, Prevention PLUS began providing credit recovery to Clayton County Public School students to help them complete missing credits needed for graduation. The organization also established a dual credit/joint enrollment program with Atlanta Technical College and Clayton State University.
Prevention PLUS, Inc. has graduated more than 400 students from its programs. Today, more than 150 students are enrolled in Prevention PLUS, Inc programs including Forest Park Street School, Street School Academy and YouthBuild.
MISSION STATEMENT
To serve, prepare and empower youth to give them hope and a brighter future
VISION STATEMENT
To provide holistic knowledge and opportunities to youth who have NOT been served by traditional educational environments. Our graduates will excel personally, socially and vocationally to compete on an international scale.
TARGET:
· Prevention PLUS, Inc. programs target youth who are not being adequately served in traditional public school settings:
o Youth who thrive in smaller academic settings and require more individualized instruction and attention;
o Youth who are typically considered “higher-functioning” and can withstand independent learning environments;
o Youth who need to complete their education but require a flexible schedule due to a variety of factors: health issues, pregnancy, head-of-households, etc.;
o Youth who are low-income, high school dropouts who have multiple high-risk factors and may be adjudicated or aging out of foster care.
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