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WHAT IT IS: Weed And Seed is an innovative, comprehensive, multi-agency strategy which was created by the United States Department of Justice. It is designed to significantly reduce violent crime, illicit drug activities and gang activity within a targeted neighborhood. Social service agencies simultaneously provide human and social resources to replace those negative activities which are removed by law enforcement under the weeding activites.
In 1995, Wichita was designated an official Weed & Seed site. Under the leadership of the U.S. Attorney. Today Weed & Seed is used to emphasize the importance of community involvement in law enforcement activities. This administration has developed goals that are consistent with the community's needs of improving living conditions in the targeted neighborhood. Targeted area: North of Central, South of 29th Street, East of I-135 and West of Hillside.
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HOW IT WORKS: A collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, residents and prosecutors form the way for "weeding out" criminals who participate in violent crimes and drug activity. Simultaneously, Human Service organizations that include prevention, intervention treatment, neighborhood revitalivation and community mobilization are "seeded" into the Weed & Seed area to strengthen the community against the return of crime.
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In 1998, the Weed & Seed Project was awarded the KOCH Crime Commission Award for innovative approaches to reducing crime. This award came as a result of the work accomplished in reducing crime and violence in the Milliar Neighborhood inside the Weed & Seed target area. Homicides were reduced by 100%. During the past four years, the Weed & Seed Community Police Project has been successful in reducing overall crime in the target area. Click here to visit the Weed & Seed web site.
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The Teen Pregnancy Reduction Program (TPR) provides youth ages 10-17 with culturally-specific information and support geared toward reducing teen pregnancy in a neighborhood setting. The program encourages participation, communication and individual empowerment.
The cornerstone of the program is a series of school and evening workshops provided by community professionals and volunteers. Specifically designed activities reduce the opportunity for youth to engage in high-risk behaviors. Activities are scheduled during vacation and school breaks to keep children off the street and focused on positive behavior.
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Activities Include:
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 Peer Mentoring
Leadership Training
Community Volunteerism
Life Skills Learning
Risk Reduction
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Other TPR programs:
Bright Futures
Male 2 Male
All Teen Pregnancy Reduction Programs are funded by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment and operate under the umbrella of Family Services Institute.
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Bright Futures is an intensive case management program for:
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 Pregnant and parenting young mothers between 13-21
Young mothers of one or two children
Young mothers who are residents of Sedgwick County
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Emphasizing the importance of remaining focused on future goals.
The Bright Futures Program helps young parents plan for a Brighter Future by assisting parents to set goals for themselves, finish high school, make career choices and prevent additional pregnancies.
Bright Futures provides young mothers individualized care. Nursing staff and case managers are available to make home and school visitation to insure the well being of the mother and child. Young parents are assisted in identifying and utilizing personal, social and community resources.
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Program Goals
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 To reduce long-term welfare dependency by teen parents
To reduce the negative socioeconomic & health consequences for teens & their children
To increase levels of self esteem & self-sufficiency
To teach goal setting relevant to their own futures & that of their children
To assist teens in becoming proficient at parenting
To delay the birth of a second child until completion of goals related to basic education or training
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MALE TO MALE
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 Male 2 Male targets young men from the ages of 10 - 19
Provides prevention training and avoidance skills
Builds individual self-esteem
Mentoring
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RESPONSIBLE FATHERHOOD
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Custodial and Noncustodial Fathers
Bonding Skills for Fathers
Smart parenting skills for males
Addresses: Paternal neglect, social barriers, father's financial investment in their child
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Male 2 Male and Responsible Fatherhood provide intervention and prevention strategies to avoid future generation adjudication and broken families. Intensive services provided by Family Services Institute and collaborating agencies. Ongoing support groups are held focusing on:
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Developing self-esteem & confidence for all developmental stages
Communication
Relationship Building
Health
Sexual Responsibility
Family Management
Stress Management
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The ON-TRAC Program serves juvenile offenders referred by the Juvenile Justice System, SRS, Civic & Community Service Organizations, community members and parents.
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The ON-TRAC program
teaches young people and
their families the life
skills, needed to enhance
their quality of life.
"The problems our
children face are in the
home, schools, and
community…."
The ON-TRAC program
focuses on:
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Anger Management
Conflict Resolution
Communication Skills
Mediation Skills
Life Skills
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On site sessions twice a week that allow youth to develop on going mentoring relationships.
Monitoring and support groups in five middle schools during school year.
Continuous mentoring and follow up allow staff to stay in touch while reinforcing positive ideas and philosophies of the program.
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Cultural activities and field trips increase knowledge and enhance positive self-expression.
Community service projects allow youths to establish a sense of pride in their community.
The On-Trac Program is a service porvided by FSI and is sponsored by Sedgwick County Prevention Fund and U.S. Department of Justice, Wichita/Sedgwick County Weed and Seed Program.
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"Your Attitude Determines Your Altitude"
Opportunities for completion of education.
Nurturing interactions with adults while promoting family skills.
Teens between the ages 12 and 17 are counseled when experiencing problems.
Rehabilitation through mentor relationships and counseling.
Assistance for ninety days on an out patients basis with setting goals toward…
Change to reduce anti-social behavior.
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**Both the federal government and Kansas have called for the reduction of health disparities. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services identified disparity reduction as one of two overarching goals in Healthy People 2010. Likewise KDHE selected reduction in health disparities as one of Kansas' ten prioritized maternal and child health needs.**
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The Mommy & Me program is a infant mortality project that employs a community approach to mother and infant health problems by strengthening family relationships.
Teenage pregnancy has significant impact on families, the community and the health of the unborn child. Where the birth of a baby is viewed by some as a blessing, shame and economic deprivation frequently define the emotional status of expectant teens. These feeling often influence pregnant teens to delay essential prenatal care.
The Mommy & Me program collaborates with other community organizations, and area hospitals to provide services for Mommy such as:
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 Prenatal Education
Nutrition
Bonding & Attachment
Infant /Child Growth & Development
Developmental Milestones
Mother & Infant Health
Effective Parenting
Developmental Assets
Teen Moms Support Groups
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A fun non-threatening interactive multimedia program to fun all learning styles!
Designed by experts to help parents answer common questions:
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 Why do children and adolescents sometimes act the way they do?
How can you encourage cooperation from your children and teenagers?
What will improve relationships among family members?
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Using the latest computer technology Parenting Wisely teaches skills such as:
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Assertive Discipline: How to discipline effectively & fairly
Using "I" Statements: Helping your child understand what you are feeling
Contracting: Explaining what you expect from your child & what rewards
Active Listening: Let your child/ adolescent know you hear him or her and that you are trying to understand
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This program is easy to use!
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 No computer skills needed
Point and click technology
The computer talks you through and guides you every step of the way
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Offered by Family Services Institute and endorsed by COPE this program meets the requirements of most court ordered parenting classes.
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What it is: Early childhood initiative designed to address the health care and educational readiness for children 0 – 5 years of age as well as providing family support services to these families. The goal of Smart Start and the Northeast Child First Initiative is to ensure that all Kansas children enter school healthy, ready to learn, and ready to succeed.
Why It Is Important: Investment in children can produce lasting benefits that will significantly improve the quality of life for Kansans in years to come. Through Smart Start, the Northeast Child First Initiative provides families access to affordable, quality childcare, education, and health care. Research reveals that over 90% of brain development occurs in the first three years of life. Children who have positive social interactions and opportunities to learn are. . .
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 More capable of learning
More capable of coping with stress and emotions
Develop positive relationships
Have reduced need for special education
Have increased high school graduation and achievement rates
Have better general health and health practices
Are less likely to be involved in crime & high-risk behaviors
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For more information about the Northeast Child Initiative/Smart Start Kansas and how it can benefit your family, contact Family Services Institute
316-269-0488 or click here for e-mail.
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Smart Start Kansas is funded by the Kansas Children’s Cabinet with proceeds from the Master Tobacco Settlement.
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