Serving Jackson County since 1991

2007 "Race for Charity" fundraiser. This fundraiser generated $6,000 in pledges, sponsorships, and raffle tickets.

Text Box: Breakout 
Program

A program of family service & children's aid
Text Box: What is Breakout?
Created in 1991, the Breakout Drug Education Program utilizes didactic instruction, games, role play, and visual aides to help youth understand the dangers of alcohol and drug use, how to say no, and how to avoid high risk situations.  The program is administered in a two or four day format, depending upon the grade participating.

How many people has Breakout reached?
To date, Breakout has provided services for an estimated 37,000 middle and high school students.

Types of services and activities:
6th & 7th grade level - 4 day program with 1 day follow-up.
8th & 9th grade level - 2 day program 
10th & 11th grade level - 2 day program
12th grade level - 2 day program

Community involvement:
Jackson Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition

Breakout Program

Family Service & Children's Aid

330 W. Michigan Ave. * PO Box 6128

Jackson, MI 49204

To contact us:

Phone: 787-7920

Fax: 517-787-2440

Email: shelly@breakoutdrugfree.org

2007 –2008

T-shirt campaign

Breakout Drug Free

The Breakout Program raises money at the Jackson County Hot Air Jubilee.

Several volunteers, including recruits from the Army Reserve (pictured above) help make this event a success.

2007 "Race for Charity"