About Pasco/Hernando/Marion Early Intervention and Prevention Services The Pasco, Hernando and Marion County Hi-Five Early Intervention and Prevention Programs are designed to increase social competence among elementary school youth while reducing factors that place students at risk for involvement in drug and alcohol abuse and juvenile delinquency.
Established in 1996, as Hi-Five Pasco/Hernando/Marion, Eckerd’s Early Intervention and Prevention Services (EIPS) provide a variety of early intervention and prevention services for Pasco, Hernando and Marion Counties.
The “Hi-Five” program is a universal school based-character education program serving 3rd, 4th and 5th grades.
The “Super Kids Club” targets youth at greater risk for demonstrating problem behavior and/or low academic performance. Students are taught strategies to help them increase their self-esteem and make better behavioral choices at school.
Literacy enhancement is offered for those youth qualifying for such services.
“After School” programming targets elementary school youth with a research based curriculum developed in collaboration with
Duke
University
which focuses on socio-emotional and cognitive skill development through multiple domains utilizing fun and interactive activities.
TeacherTraining and Family Outreach is offered to program schools and program families.
Summer Activities are provided through collaboration with County/Municipal Department of Parks and Recreations, Youth Agencies and Law Enforcement Agencies utilizing low ropes and new games activities at targeted locations.
