TOP takes space, materials, and personnel, as well as consistent and predictable financial support. The good news is that TOP is a relatively inexpensive program. Institutionalization of the Teen Outreach Program can be one of the most effective ways to give stability and continuity to local models. Around the country creative TOP sponsors have found many ways to generate community support for programs in the form of cash, in-kind, and donated resources. Areas of strategic consultation include assisting sites in devising the means to institutionalize and expand their program, coordinating multi-site delivery, developing and maintaining community partnerships, program staffing and management issues, identifying long term funding strategies and grappling with governance issues.
Training is designed to support communities in the development and implementation of local TOPs.
CCG offers a menu of training around TOP including start up, program implementation and training of trainers. See a listing of TOP resources and materials, cost and ordering information . The Cornerstone Consulting Group, Inc. is responsible for the continued development, replication and institutionalization of the Teen Outreach Program. In this role, CCG develops and revises TOP materials, and offers training and technical assistance to enable community-based sponsors to implement the program.