Positive Alternatives and Community Clause Samples
Positive Alternatives and Community. Based Processes (Percentage of Effort = 10%)
i. Positive Alternatives provide fun, challenging, and structured activities with supervision so people have constructive and healthy ways to enjoy free time and learn skills. These alcohol and drug-free activities are provided with the intent to help people, particularly young people, stay away from situations that encourage use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
1) This strategy is documented using the System Agency-approved template. Any activities, including Positive Alternatives, that occur off- site or involve participant travel, require written consent from all participants and their parents/legal guardians.
2) Allowable costs for Positive Alternatives will not exceed $500 per event or $10 per participant, whichever amount is less. Funds exceeding this amount will have prior approval from the System Agency.
Positive Alternatives and Community. Based Processes (Percentage of Effort = 10%)
Positive Alternatives and Community. Based Processes (Percentage of Effort = 10%): Positive Alternatives provide fun, challenging, and structured activities with supervision so people have constructive and healthy ways to enjoy free time and learn skills. These alcohol and drug-free activities are provided with the intent to help people, particularly young people, stay away from situations that encourage use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs. Generally, there are only minimal costs associated with Positive Alternatives. This strategy is used to support other prevention activities under this contract and encourage healthy choices and lifestyles with youth, their families, and the community. Large-scale events (i.e. National Night Out, National Kick Butts Day, Prom Alternatives) may require expenses beyond traditional Positive Alternative events. Please see below for guidance on allowable costs for large-scale Positive Alternatives.