Placer County Health and Human Services, Strength and Asset Promotion program is accepting Friday Night proposals from schools and community organizations. Proposals should utilize a youth development approach that meets youth needs while building competencies to become successful adults. This approach views youth as resources to their community building on their strengths and capabilities.

Placer County Friday Night Live works to reduce, postpone, or eliminate problem behaviors including drug and alcohol use, violence, teen pregnancy, truancy, and gang involvement.  Grantees provide youth with the opportunity for meaningful participation in a caring and supportive atmosphere. Such experiences enhance personal capabilities and prepare them for the future.  Youth should be key planners and organizers of the project.

Grant awards will be funded for a maximum of $2499 and must be received by September 29, 2006.  For more information please contact any one of the following individuals in the Strength and Asset Promotion program.  ShariCrow at (530) 889-7238.  Kara Sutter or Amy Gonnella at (530) 889-7179.  River Coyote in Tahoe at (530) 546-1924 Applications may also be viewed on the PlacerCountywebsite at: http://www.placer.ca.gov/Departments/hhs/community_health/Strengths%20and%20Assets.aspx Contact: ShariCrow, 530-889-7238;  Kara Sutter or Amy Gonella, 530-889-7179 or River Coyote, 530-546-1924