Tuesday, May 13, 2025
5/13/2025
All In Clayton Coalition - The prevalence of underage alcohol and cannabis use poses significant health and social risks to youth in the City of Clayton. The All In Clayton Coalition is committed to addressing these challenges through evidence-based prevention strategies. By targeting both the supply and demand sides of substance abuse, the coalition aims to reduce underage access to alcohol and cannabis while increasing the perception of harm associated with their use among youth. The primary purpose of this project is to empower members of the Clayton community to prevent underage substance abuse, specifically focusing on alcohol and cannabis. By leveraging the resources provided by the DFC grant, the coalition will implement a comprehensive prevention plan that engages multiple sectors of the community, including youth, parents, schools, law enforcement, healthcare providers, and local businesses. Through collaborative efforts, the coalition seeks to create a supportive environment that promotes healthy choices and discourages underage alcohol and cannabis use. All In Clayton Coalition implements a number of key, evidence-based strategies to address underage alcohol and cannabis use. We develop and disseminate educational materials and campaigns aimed at raising awareness about the risks of underage alcohol and cannabis use, as well as promoting positive alternatives and healthy behaviors for youth. We advocate for and implement policies and enforcement measures to reduce the availability of alcohol and cannabis to minors, such as compliance checks, responsible beverage service training, and retailer education programs. We engage youth in prevention efforts through leadership development programs, peer-led initiatives, and youth-led advocacy campaigns to address social norms and perceptions related to substance use. All In Clayton Coalition provides resources, workshops, and support groups for parents to enhance their knowledge and skills in preventing underage substance abuse, fostering open communication, and setting clear expectations and boundaries. We also actively foster collaboration among diverse sectors of the community to implement coordinated prevention strategies, share resources, and leverage collective impact in reducing underage substance abuse. All In Clayton Coalitions’s projected outcomes include: -Reduction in the reported underage access to alcohol and cannabis. -Increase in the reported perception of harm associated with underage alcohol and cannabis use among youth and parents. -Strengthening of community partnerships and capacity to sustain prevention efforts beyond the grant period. Improvement in youth leadership skills, engagement, and empowerment to drive positive change in their communities. -Creation of a supportive community and school environment that promotes healthy choices and discourages underage substance abuse through policy changes and community mobilization efforts. Through these efforts, the All In Clayton Coalition aims to create a safer and healthier community for its residents, particularly its youth, by reducing the prevalence of underage alcohol and cannabis use and fostering a culture of prevention and wellness.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).