Strategies & Services

The Center offers a number of stand-alone school-based strategies, including:
  • Rite of Passage Experience® (ROPE®)
    (Grades 6-12)
  • Innovative After-School Strategies
  • An Initiation of Scholars® Strategy for grades 5-8
  • A college level Rite of Passage Experience® initiative designed specifically to foster bonding and commitment to college and to combating binge drinking and other health-compromising behaviors.

In addition, we offer a full range of strategies and consulting services for youth and community development workers, including:

  • Self-assessment tools
  • Program research & evaluation
  • Training & technical assistance
  • Strategic planning sessions
  • Executive coaching
  • Team building strategies

For over 35 years the work of The Center has achieved demonstrated success in assisting individuals, organizations, schools and communities in meeting the increased challenges of raising children to become healthy, community-minded adults.