In addition to completing the high school graduation requirements, student parents will participate in, and receive credit for completion of training in child development. They will work in the day care unit to practice and incorporate the skills they are learning. The award is related to other projects funded by the FIA over the past 15 months. The programs are a result of changes from former Lieutenant Governor Connie Binsfeld's 1996 Children's Commission report. Similar projects show collaborative efforts between parents, schools, public and private organizations helps improve child safety in communities.
Secondary prevention is more problem-focused than primary prevention.