North Lawndale Futures
Project
1530 S. Hamlin - 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60623 •
(773) 521-9685
(773) 378-4195 Extension - 11
Funded by the City of Chicago Department of Children and Youth Services
North Lawndale Futures was developed in 1991 from the action plans* of the Drug Prevention Teams at Hughes and Dvorak Elementary Schools.
The teams were comprised of parents, students, staff & community residents.
Each school, located geographically six blocks apart, was interested in a comprehensive community approach to addressing the concerns of alcohol, tobacco, other drug abuse and gangs.
In response to the needs of the teams, Prevention Partnership, Inc. sought funding to assist in carrying out their vision. Today, in collaboration with local, city and state providers, North Lawndale Futures offers an array of prevention programming.
Technical assistance for action plans was provided by the Prevention Partnership, Inc. 1988.
 | Self-Esteem |
| Effective Communication |
| Conflict Resolution |
| Health & Safety |
| Consequential Thinking |
| Goal Setting |
| Value Systems |
| Family & Community Pride |
| Stress Reduction |
| Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Abuse Prevention |
These objectives are met through small group discussions, workshops,
role-playing, and training. Services are provided to youth ages 6-13 and their
families.
The project is evaluated by participants. An external evaluation is projected for the future.
Future Directions:The plans are to develop a core of trained youth peer leaders to teach life skills throughout the community. We also envision a van to transport the youth and families throughout the neighborhood for events as well as secure a space to provide services during the evenings and weekends.
We salute our Peer Leadership Pledge*....
Today we will strive to do our best, to trust, communicate and have honesty.
As a Peer Leader, I pledge to be a good leader. I pledge to have respect for myself and others. I pledge to learn all I can so that I can help my peers and others. As a peer leader, I pledge to help the world be friends.
One, two three salute!
*The pledge was developed by the peer leaders of the Hughes and Dvorak Elementary Schools; Chicago, Illinois January 1992.
If you would like more information about the project, please contact:
| Program Manager Novella Bates |
| Assistant Shirley Morris |
Doing Something Good!
... "The self-esteem of the group is much higher and in my children, (my daughter in particular) her self-esteem has measurably improved".
Parent
... "If this program would continue throughout 8th grade, I believe we would have less gangs".
Teacher
..."You were great, understanding, fun and interesting. Please come back"!
Student
... "I really like to help out a child that would like some help. I had a outstanding experience meeting kids".
High School Peer Leader
... "North Lawndale Futures has opened up my eyes to see my life in the past, and search for a better future".
Parent
