CASA of the Eastern Panhandle

Project Name:

Fostering Futures Forward: Preventing Substance Use and Promoting Life-Long Resilience

Award Received:

$121,600.51

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Award Summary:

Funds are being used to expand the Fostering Futures Forward program, serving youth ages 12–18 in Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. The program provides trauma-informed care, prevention education, mentorship, and workforce development to address the root causes of substance use. By extending services into schools, offering after-school support, and engaging high-risk youth with strategies like SBIRT screenings and overdose prevention training, the project builds long-term resiliency and reduces the risk of opioid misuse.