Leadership Beyond Tradition Critical Hours is easily replicated. State leaders recognized San Diego as County government reaching beyond its traditional roles and responsibilities, and funding after school programs as a prevention strategy. They want to know that they belong, and that their ideas are valued. This requires adult leaders who considers youth to be the solution, not the problem. Youth ideas and recommendations must be integrated into program design.
Government leaders can publicly encourage such involvement.
Decision makers may not be unaccustomed to this equal partnership, but must be taught to maintain it as an ongoing priority. Contractors will, again, match dollars. The County and the Children's Initiative continued to work with the State Assemblymember at this time to address transportation needs. This consortium of schools is unprecedented, and represents another significant step toward effective resource management, blended funding, and improved County-School partnerships.