Program Recognition

Too Good programs are delivered at more than 15,000 sites throughout all 50 states by teachers, counselors, law enforcement officers and other professional educators and have received awards and recognition from many national organizations. The table below provides more information on Too Good program recognition and includes links to the reports regarding or reviews of each respective program’s effectiveness.

Awards

• Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association's (FADAA) Best Practices Award for First Place in Prevention
• The American Medical Association's National Congress on Adolescent Health
• The President's Child Safety Partnership
• Southeast Regional Center for Drug-Free Schools and Communities Shining Star Award
• Our programs received a high rating in "Drug Strategies"

Community Alliances and Events

• For more than 30 years, we have partnered with Hillsborough County Public Schools, the eighth largest and one of the most diverse school districts in the country, to provide drug and violence prevention education to over 120,000 students each year in sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth grades.
• Partner with City of Tampa Parks and Recreation Department, providing drug prevention education programming and activities for children throughout the summer.
• Presenter of the annual Too Good for Drugs Walk and Kidfest, a community event celebrating Red Ribbon Week held in Tampa, Florida each fall with an annual attendance of more than 6,000 children and parents, a number that continues to grow each year. This event brings prevention providers, child welfare and other community organizations together to show support for drug prevention and community building activities.
• Sponsor of the annual Too Good for Drugs Jr.Gasparilla Distance Classic kids' run held in Tampa, Florida each spring.
• Partner with Parent Teacher Student Association and Students Against Drunk Driving to provide presentations to high school students.
• Licensed Prevention Provider by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
• Member of the Central Florida Behavioral Health Network.
• Member of the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance community coalition.

Other Recognition

Recognition for Too Good for Drugs™ in Drug Strategies "Making the Grade":
"Some very strong elements in this very detailed, 10 session per year curriculum. Provides developmentally appropriate information about alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. Normative education activities creative and compelling, new ideas for games. Includes no-use pledge."

Recognition for Too Good for Violence in Drug Strategies "Safe Schools, Safe Students":
"A delightful package of materials (that) complements this highly interactive 4-9 session program. Strongly focused on critical skill areas. Extremely detailed instructions for teachers. Very complete."