Who we are:
With a 5-year federal grant given to Montclair State University's Department of Family and Child Studies, Project C.O.P.E. works to prevent substance abuse and the spread of HIV among African-American and Latino youth in Paterson, NJ
Our Mission:
Project C.O.P.E.'s mission is to increase the capacity of local, community-based organizations and to decrease the rates of HIV infection and substance abuse among Paterson's youth.
What we do:
Project C.O.P.E.'s counselors work with individuals and families, connecting them with community resources, providing information about risks in the community, and working with them to plan to avoide these risks. |
