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Sustainability and the SPF
Sustainability is another concept central to the SPF. Sustainability
is “the process of ensuring an adaptive and effective substance
abuse prevention system that achieves long term results that benefit
a target population” (Johnson, Hays, Center and Daley, 2004). Note
here that we emphasize an interdependent working system that is adaptive
and effective, achieves long term results, and benefits a target population.
Sustainability is a process, not an event and requires good strategic
planning and hard work.
Planning for sustainability requires more than planning for funding.
Planning for sustainability should be geared toward maintaining positive
outcomes and should involve focusing on elements of the prevention system
that need to be maintained/strengthened to meet the needs of a target
population with effective prevention interventions. Sustainability is
ultimately about outcomes, not programs.
Funding Resources
Funding Sources: Cost benefits of substance abuse
prevention
With limited funding available for social services in general, how
can I make a case for the cost-benefit of substance abuse prevention?
Funding Sources: Distance Learning Courses
I would like to create my own distance learning course. Are there any
funding sources that might support this type of initiative?
Funding Sources: Foundations
Which foundations can provide financial support for substance abuse prevention
programs in my community and where can I get information on these funding
opportunities?
Funding Sources: Government Agencies
What federal and state government agencies might provide financial support
to my community for substance abuse prevention programs, and where can I
get information on these funding opportunities?
Maximizing school and community support
How can I maximize school and community support to help sustain my prevention
program activities?
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