Quality data guides all the best service provision. We use data to make informed decisions and to identify critical needs. Being data driven helps to shape every step we take in our prevention and intervention efforts. View some of the data sources we utilize on our Data and Surveys webpage.
Please Note: A program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County and does not necessarily reflect its views. Please contact the program developers directly for the most current information.
BCPS Mental Health & Wellness Portal
CDC’s Resources for Parents and Families
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Developmental Assets: Grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the 40 Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.
Family Central: promotes children’s success by providing quality family support and educational services.
First Call for Help: Dial 211 for information and resources.
Florida Department of Education
FREE Prevention Resources: a list of materials and curriculum divided into the four strands of prevention.
HealthTeacher.com: interactive products are used by teachers, parents, and kids to address important youth health issues, including physical activity, nutrition, and social and emotional well-being.
Health Education Curriculum Analysis Tool (HECAT): helps schools select or develop appropriate and effective health education curricula and improve the delivery of health education.
Long Live Kids is delivered by Concerned Children’s Advertisers provides children, parents and educators with tools (lessons, videos, etc.) for healthy eating, violence prevention, active living and improved media literacy.
National Institute of Mental Health, 1-301-496-4000
Parenting Special Needs: online magazine serving the special needs population.
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.
Registries of Programs Effective in Reducing Youth Risk Behaviors: Various federal agencies have identified youth-related programs that they consider worthy of recommendation based on expert opinion or a review of design and research evidence. These programs focus on different health topics, risk behaviors, and settings including violence.
SAMHSA, National Mental Health Information Center
Student Support Services Project
