Program Information
Although the primary mission of any school is education, educators benefit from being aware of the health-related factors that adversely affect student and staff performance and attendance. Research supports a relationship between many health risk behaviors and negative outcomes such as absenteeism, dropout rates, and poor academic achievement. To help schools promote health and provide a safe, secure and positive learning environment for their students, the Berrien RESA coordinates the grants and funding listed below:
• Michigan Department of Community Health Child & Adolescent Programs Grant
• Michigan Primary Care Association Grant
• Federal Safe & Drug-Free Schools and Communities Grant
• SPLASH (Shaping Positive Lifestyles & Attitudes through School Health funding
