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Wolcott CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) Drug Free Communities Grant

Award Number: NH28CE003072
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL
OPDIV: CDC
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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Wolcott CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) Drug Free Communities Grant - Community Overview Wolcott is a quasi-rural/suburban town located in the northern part of New Haven County in the State of Connecticut and is approximately 20 square miles With five bodies of water, several hiking trails, small businesses, manufacturing companies and recreational areas, including a golf course and a youth sports complex, Wolcott is known for being a great place for families to thrive and has a long history of multi-generations. Wolcott has a population of just under 17,000 residents which includes 94.6% Caucasian/White, 1.4% Black, 1.5% Asian Pacific, 0.9% Native American and 1.6% identify as Other/Multi-Race. Overall, 6.5% of the population identify as Hispanic. The median age is 45 and the median household income is $87,045. Wolcott has a poverty rate of 5.2% and an unemployment rate of 3.7%, both of which are lower than State averages. In addition, Wolcott is governed by a Mayor/Town Council system and has a full-time local police department, 3 volunteer fire departments and a volunteer ambulance association. Nineteen percent of the population is between the ages of 5 and 17. The Wolcott Public School System consists of three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school with a graduation rate of 95%. Out of the 2,254 students in the district, 21.5% qualify for free or reduced lunch, which is also below the State average. Although Wolcott takes pride in being a small, close knit community, norms, perception of harm and availability contribute to youth substance abuse. Many adults in town still view substance use, specifically of alcohol and marijuana as ‘rites of passage’ and ‘normal teenage behavior’ and are accepted without consequences. The availability of prescription drugs and the perception that it is ‘only medication’ and it is ‘safe’ because it is prescribed by a medical professional continues to increase. Despite these challenges, a group of passionate community leaders have made great strides over the past five years with Drug Free Communities Support Program funding in reducing youth alcohol, marijuana, and prescription drug misuse. In addition, CASA remains highly motivated to continue building the capacity of the Coalition and has seen success building and maintaining relationships with all 12 sectors of the community. CASA utilizes the Strategic Prevention Framework and 7 Strategies for Community Change to plan and implement evidence-based prevention strategies for the Town of Wolcott. CASA has had achievements in utilizing both frameworks, including but not limited to school policy change, reducing access of substances, community wide campaigns, and increasing enforcement efforts. As Wolcott moves forward and applies for the second round of funding, the community is eager to build on their successes to embrace comprehensive community assessment practices and the evidence-based approaches that will address the community’s root causes and prevent youth substance abuse.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2025	2024	WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION	1488 WOODTICK RD	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	5	3/26/2025	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2025	2024	WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION	1488 WOODTICK RD	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	5	11/1/2024	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2024	2024	WOLCOTT BOARD OF EDUCATION	1488 WOODTICK RD	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	5	7/21/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2023	2023	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	4	6/23/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2023	2022	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	02	3	3/23/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
2023	2022	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	3	3/14/2023	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $125,000 )
2022	2022	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	3	9/8/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2022	2021	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	01	2	10/25/2021	ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPLEMENT ( + OR - ) (DISCRETIONARY OR BLOCK AWARDS)	$0
														Subtotal = $125,000

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $250,000 )
2021	2021	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	2	8/25/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
2021	2021	WOLCOTT CITIZENS AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INC.	457 Boundline Rd	WOLCOTT	CT	06716	CAPITOL	USA	Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants	00	1	12/10/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$125,000
														Subtotal = $250,000

Grand Total All Awards = $625,000

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Wolcott CASA (Citizens Against Substance Abuse) Drug Free Communities Grant

Award Number: NH28CE003072

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL CENTER FOR INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL

OPDIV: CDC

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: HEALTH SERVICES

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 12/31/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 09/29/2025

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