Mendez Foundation

Mendez Foundation Promoting happy and healthy children free of drugs and violence through social-emotional learning and prevention education.

“Evidence-based” is more than a label. It means a prevention program has been carefully developed and studied to determi...
09/04/2026

“Evidence-based” is more than a label. It means a prevention program has been carefully developed and studied to determine whether it produces meaningful results.

Evidence-based programs combine research, proven prevention strategies, age-appropriate content, and structured implementation to give educators confidence in what they are teaching.

Schools and community organizations should not have to guess whether their prevention efforts can make a difference. The evidence should help guide the way.



Being present at school gives students more than access to academic instruction. It gives them opportunities to build re...
09/04/2026

Being present at school gives students more than access to academic instruction. It gives them opportunities to build relationships, practice important life skills, experience success, and feel connected to their school community.

During Attendance Awareness Month, we recognize the educators, families, and community partners working together to help students attend, participate, and thrive.

Every day presents another opportunity to learn and grow.

Prevention can make a difference beginning in kindergarten.During the 2023–2024 school year, the Armstrong-Indiana-Clari...
09/04/2026

Prevention can make a difference beginning in kindergarten.

During the 2023–2024 school year, the Armstrong-Indiana-Clarion Drug and Alcohol Commission delivered Too Good for Drugs now known as Maximizing Life to 1,157 students across 11 elementary schools.

Following the program:
• Student knowledge improved at every grade level from kindergarten through Grade 5.
• Gains ranged from 5 to 18 percentage points across the elementary grades.
• At least 70% of students answered a large majority of the assessment questions correctly following instruction.

Students demonstrated greater understanding of healthy choices, goal setting, decision making, communication, resistance skills, and the effects of substance use.

These results reinforce the importance of beginning prevention early and continuing it throughout the elementary years.



Whether it’s resolving a disagreement with a friend, resisting negative peer pressure, working through frustration, or w...
08/26/2026

Whether it’s resolving a disagreement with a friend, resisting negative peer pressure, working through frustration, or working through a difficult decision, knowing what to do and how to work things out is an asset we can develop in our kids for today and for tomorrow.

The skills we practice and develop through the Too Good programs are taught and reinforced to become habits and strategies to rely on both in school and throughout life. Prevention education is more than a lesson, it’s an investment in a bright future.

Prevention works, but it isn’t always clear how and why it does. Effective prevention builds on confidence and ability, ...
08/19/2026

Prevention works, but it isn’t always clear how and why it does. Effective prevention builds on confidence and ability, not fear. Teaching children how to communicate effectively, solve problems, manage emotions, set goals, and make thoughtful decisions will prepare them to meet the opportunities and challenges in life with confidence. The earlier we start, the better.

A heartfelt thank you to City of Tampa Parks and Recreation for another amazing summer! We’re so grateful to continue ou...
08/12/2026

A heartfelt thank you to City of Tampa Parks and Recreation for another amazing summer! We’re so grateful to continue our partnership to bring prevention education to Tampa kids between the school years.

Together, we filled the summer with engaging activities that encouraged teamwork, problem solving, resilience, and positive decision making in fun, supportive environments. The skills we build with our kids today will ready them to grow up strong, safe, and confident for tomorrow.

Thank you for making this summer one to remember! We’re looking forward to next summer!

08/07/2026

A new school year brings fresh opportunities to inspire, connect, and build the skills your students need to succeed.

As classrooms fill with new faces and new possibilities, the time is right to strengthen your positive learning space where your students are more confident and ready to form tighter bonds with each other and ready to make healthy choices to keep them on the path to where they want to go in life.

Together, we can make this a year of learning, growth, healthy choices, and brighter futures for every student.

MTSS and PBIS give schools a clear vision for what to do, but turning that vision into consistent, schoolwide practice t...
07/22/2026

MTSS and PBIS give schools a clear vision for what to do, but turning that vision into consistent, schoolwide practice takes the right support. A Peaceable Place helps you bring that vision to life with a practical framework that equips students with the skills they need to succeed.

A Peaceable Place gives schools an easy-to-implement, prevention-focused framework for teaching the essential skills that strengthen behavior, relationships, and school success:
- Emotional regulation
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Cooperation
- Responsible decision-making
- Positive peer interaction

By targeting the development of self-efficacy and interpersonal skills, schools can turn MTSS into a stronger driver of positive behavior, healthier relationships, and lasting student success with A Peaceable Place serving as the bridge between vision and implementation.

We’re on the road again. This time we’re going to Orlanda for the SSAC Conference, July 20-24.We’re looking forward to c...
07/15/2026

We’re on the road again. This time we’re going to Orlanda for the SSAC Conference, July 20-24.

We’re looking forward to connecting with school safety leaders, prevention advocates, and education professionals who are committed to creating safer, more supportive schools for every student.

We’re excited to meet you and talk about how the A Peaceable Place framework for Tier 1 equips students with essential life skills like conflict resolution, respect, communication, and anger management to support your healthy school climate. These skills reduce aggression, work to prevent violence, and build positive school communities where students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn.

We can’t wait to connect with you in Orlando!

We’re headed to New Orleans for the American School Counselors Association conference happening July 10-14! We’re excite...
07/10/2026

We’re headed to New Orleans for the American School Counselors Association conference happening July 10-14!

We’re excited to connect with school counselors and education leaders dedicated to empowering students and creating lasting change for good in schools and communities.

Stop by our table and say hello! We’d love to talk about what you’re doing that is working for your students and how the Too Good programs can strengthen your prevention efforts, build student resilience, and support positive school climate.

See you in NOLA!

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