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| Circle of Health Partnership |
| prevent underage drinking, tobacco and drug use in Midland County." |
| Guiding the youth of our community to a happy and healthy adulthood is a responsibility that we all share. This challenge becomes increasingly difficult with the epidemic of substance abuse that we face today. We must take an active part in guiding the choices made by the youth in Midland County. Circle of Health Partnership, C.A.P. 21 (Community Awareness Project 21) and START (Students Tackling Alcohol and Resisting Temptation) are working to make this challenge a little easier. The Safe Homes initiative will assist adults in Midland County by providing information on Michigan Law, guidelines for hosting teen parties, identifying safe party locations and improved communication between adults and youth. A list of “Safe Homes” participants will be available on the COHP website (this portion under construction) and will be updated annually. The Safe Homes Promise provides parents and youth with an avenue for communication, mutual respect and expectation. |
Below is a copy of the Safe Homes Promise. This document can be downloaded HERE
If you choose to be a part of the Safe Homes Promise, please print the form, sign and mail it to:
Circle of Health Partnership - Safe Homes
PO Box 2368
Midland, Mi 48641-2368
The complete Safe Homes Brochure can be downloaded HERE
If you choose to be a part of the Safe Homes Promise, please print the form, sign and mail it to:
Circle of Health Partnership - Safe Homes
PO Box 2368
Midland, Mi 48641-2368
The complete Safe Homes Brochure can be downloaded HERE
We will send a consistent message to our children that alcohol use under the age of 21 is unlawful and unacceptable. We will not permit the consumption of alcohol by underage youth in our presence. We will be present and visible during parties held in our home. We will monitor the supply of alcohol that is accessible to youth in our home. We will take corrective action, including contacting parents, when encountering youth who have been drinking. We will make every attempt to prevent individuals from driving if they have consumed alcohol. We will monitor the party attendance of our teen(s). We will not permit the use of illicit drugs or the abuse of prescription and over-the-counter medications by our children and their friends. We will communicate with youth on the topic of safe dating practices including the issue of dating violence. We will share this information with our teen(s) and agree to maintain an open line of communication with them. _________________________________ ________ Parent Signature(s) Date _________________________________ ________ Student Signature(s) Date |
| Please complete this portion and return to: Circle of Health Partnership 5103 Eastman Ave. Suite #241 P.O. Box 2368 Midland, Mi 48641-2368 ___________________________ ________ Parent Signature(s) Date _________________________________ ________ Student Signature(s) Date __________________________________________ Parent’s Name(s) (Please Print) __________________________________________ Address __________________________________________ City State Zip __________________________________________ Phone Email Participating families have the following options: We promise to abide by all the above listed statements and to have our names (no other identifying information) listed in the Safe Homes directory which will appear on the Circle of Health website and in the Midland Daily News during Alcohol Awareness Month in April. Initials ____ ____ ____ ____ We promise to abide by all the above listed statements, but do not want to be included in the directory. Initials ____ ____ ____ ____ |
• In 2007, 50% of 12th grade students in Midland County reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. (Midland County alcohol and other
Drug School Survey)
• More than 66% of underage youth who drink report that it is easy to obtain alcohol from their home. (American Medical Association
National Poll)
• An analysis of the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health concludes that individuals who began drinking in their teens are
more likely to have alcohol dependence or misuse problems as adults, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
• By delaying the age at which an individual first uses alcohol, we can dramatically reduce alcohol abuse in our society.
“Safe Homes” recognizes that parents and kids need support to resist peer pressure to drink. As a part of this initiative, parents sign a
pledge to follow some simple principles that provide a safer environment for their children. This pledge is a one-year commitment, renewed
annually. A list of “Safe Homes” participants will be available on the COHP website and will be updated annually.
Drug School Survey)
• More than 66% of underage youth who drink report that it is easy to obtain alcohol from their home. (American Medical Association
National Poll)
• An analysis of the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health concludes that individuals who began drinking in their teens are
more likely to have alcohol dependence or misuse problems as adults, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
• By delaying the age at which an individual first uses alcohol, we can dramatically reduce alcohol abuse in our society.
“Safe Homes” recognizes that parents and kids need support to resist peer pressure to drink. As a part of this initiative, parents sign a
pledge to follow some simple principles that provide a safer environment for their children. This pledge is a one-year commitment, renewed
annually. A list of “Safe Homes” participants will be available on the COHP website and will be updated annually.
| Circle of Health Partnership PH: 989-835-8699 PO Box 2368 FAX: 989-835-7781 5103 Eastman Ave. Suite #241 cohp@tm.net Midland, Mi 48641-2368 |