Objective 1: Programs that promote healthy peer groups, positive social norms, and school/community connectedness and belonging for youth under age 21. Examples include but are not limited to: • Programs that provide additional access to physical activity and/or extracurricular opportunities for students • Interventions that promote healthy smart phone and social media usage for youth and other positive social norms • Peer to peer supports Objective 2: Programs that promote the skills of parents, caregivers, and/or other trusted adults to support youth under age 21. Examples include but are not limited to: • Programs that are designed to encourage greater connections and/or mentorship between youth and trusted adults • Interventions that provide opportunities for youth to develop new career and workforce skills and/or create opportunities for youth to make a difference in their communities • Parent and caregiver trainings or workshops to promote positive parenting and how to talk to students about mental health, substance use, and healthy smart phone and social media usage • Professional development trainings, workshops, presentations, and support for teachers and school staff to help them meet the physical and mental health needs of students • Programs with community partners to address whole family needs with the goal of increasing youth wellbeing and reducing barriers to learning, including utilizing community health workers Objective 3: Programs that promote student resiliency, psychological safety, and/or positive school climate in youth under age 21. Examples include but are not limited to: • Evidenced-based programs that emphasize resiliency skill-building and wellbeing for students and that are culturally tailored and appropriate or designed for youth • ENDS and other substance use prevention and non-disciplinary intervention programming
