Fy 2004 Continuation Drug Free Communities Support Program

The Jefferson County Board is the fiscal agent for the Mission Possible Coalition. The coalition serves the rural community of Jefferson County, Illinois which has a population of approximately 30,000. The goals of the coalition are to: 1) reduce substance abuse by youth and, over time, adults; and 2) strengthen the Jefferson County Mission Possible Coalition.
To achieve these goals, the coalition will implement the following strategies:
1) provide intervention and mentoring opportunities for identified at-risk youth;
2) sponsor positive, alternative drug-free activities for youth during out of school hours;
3) increase community collaboration by implementing Home Town Mini-Coalitions utilizing faith-based organizations;
4) provide substance abuse prevention awareness, education, and training to parents; and
5) increase citizen and multi-sector membership and collaboration. CA/NCF