Prevention Programs
Welcome to Prevention Programs
Stanislaus County Prevention Programs Department enhances the lives of thousands of students every school day, and its positive impact extends far beyond the classroom. The Department oversees Expanded Learning Programs, Healthy Start, Career Inspiration Center, Leadership Academy, Tobacco Use Prevention Program, SARB, Foster Youth, Homeless Youth, FOCUS California, and additional conferences to support the youth in our county. The Department is a leader statewide in providing the information and resources youth need to make healthy lifestyle choices.
Contact Us
1325 H Street
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 238-1561
(209) 238-4252 Fax
dplaa@stancoe.org
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The Career Inspiration Center focuses on four main career pathways—Technology, Health, Agriculture, and Manufacturing. It offers hands-on learning experiences that help students learn and become more aware of these career options.
FOCUS supports children exposed to violence and trauma through improved communication and collaboration between first responders (law enforcement, fire fighters, emergency medical responders, etc), schools and community resources.
Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program (FYSCP) provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care. Click to learn more.
Located on or near school sites, Healthy Start Family Resource Centers are hubs within the community that provide family-centered programs, resources and links to services in support of families with children aged 0-5 in Stanislaus County. Click to learn more.
Learn more about the resources offered for students who are experiencing homelessness.
Leadership Academy is an innovative program designed to develop the leadership potential of high school juniors and seniors in Stanislaus County. The program brings together youth and public and private organizations to discuss and explore leadership in unique and innovative ways.
“The mission of the Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE) Project SAFE Consortium is to provide an enriching and safe environment for children which promotes student academic success and improves school and community safety.
Learn about Region 6 Expanded Learning Programs by clicking to learn more.
The Stanislaus County Office of Education SARB provides services to all local school districts in combating truancy and behavior problems among the elementary, middle school and high school students.Click to learn more.
The PHAST Program strives to be a youth coalition respected statewide for our active and enthusiastic programs that educate our peers on the dangers of tobacco use, and counter pro-tobacco influences through our empowered community advocacy.