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Programs that Work

The PPN site features descriptions of evaluated programs that improve outcomes for children. PPN programs can be found under the indicators below and may be related to more than one indicator.

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Healthy and Safe Children

Youths not using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs

Youths abstaining from sexual activity or not engaging in risky sexual behavior

Children and youth not engaging in violent behavior or displaying serious conduct problems

Children not experiencing physical, psychological or emotional abuse

Children not experiencing anxiety or mood disorders, such as depression

Babies born weighing 5.5 pounds or more


Children Ready for School

Children ages 0 to 5 exhibiting age-appropriate mental and physical development


Children Succeeding in School

Students performing at grade level or meeting state curriculum standards

Students graduating from high school


Strong Families

Children living above the poverty level

Fathers maintaining regular involvement with their children

Children living in a permanent home