Together for Jackson County Kids

Contact Information

Monica Lobenstein
Together for Jackson County Kids
411 Gebhardt Road
Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615

715-284-4357
715-284-7472 FAX

Lisa Hodge
Together for Jackson County Kids
227 S. 11th St
Black River Falls, Wisconsin 54615

715-284-6012

Alliance Information

Alliance Code: RJS-102
Number of Members: 15
http://www.tfjck.org

Established January 1st, 1988

Mission Statement

Together for Jackson County Kids, a county-wide partnership of concerned citizens, is committed to enhancing community wellness by promoting positive values and choices and eliminating the negative impact of alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, violence and related youth risk behaviors. We draw upon private, public, adult and youth resources.

Goal and Objectives

Goal #1: Those serving and promoting healthy youth and families share talents, resources, and collaboration. Goal #2: Youth are involved. Goal #3: We can prove we have been successful. Goal #4: Together for Jackson County Kids has a specific and concrete direction and the funds to support the plan.

Regular Meetings

2nd Thursday of the month, quarterly, times and locations vary, please see schedule at www.tfjck.org

Funding Sources

federal Drug-Free Communities Grant, various local funding sources

Activities or Programming

• Community education programs
• After school programming
• Alternative activities
• Youth Leadership training
• Asset development
• Public education and training
• Community organizing or mobilizing
• Environmental or "cultural change" strategies
• Parenting programs
• Tobacco Compliance Checks
• Alcohol Compliance Checks

Groups Involved

• K-12 Schools
• School Clubs and Organizations
• Adolescents/Teenagers
• Senior Citizens
• Law Enforcement
• Job Centers
• Social Services
• AODA Services
• Mental Health Services
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Community Action Agencies
• Youth Organizations
• Faith Communities
• Media
• Healthcare/Medical
• 51.42 Boards
• Chambers of Commerce
• Governing Boards or Councils (school, city, county, village, etc.)
• County Extension (4-H, Family Living)

Affiliations and Memberships

• Wisconsin Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Education Network (WATODEN)
• Student Mini-Grants (Department of Public Instruction)
• 21st Century Learning Grants
• Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America(CADCA)
• Northwoods Coalition
• University of Wisconsin Extension (4-H, Family Living)
• Project Forward AmeriCorps
  Center for Community Outreach - Marshfield Clinic
• Drug Free Communities Support Program
• SENTRY

Targeted Outcomes

• Substance abuse prevention
• Bullying prevention
• Violence prevention
• Drinking or drugged while driving
• Positive youth development
• Asset development
• Underage Drinking prevention
• Suicide/depression prevention