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Free To Grow  Healthy Child Development through Strengthening Families and their Communities Principles Changing known risk and protective factors will lead to decreases in risks for later substance use and abuse and other high-risk behaviors. Principles Families will be better able to nurture and protect their children if they have a wide range of supports. Principles A more stable and protective living environment in safer, less chaotic neighborhoods will help reduce the impact of substance abuse and other high-risk behaviors on young children. Free to Grow:Healthy Child Development through Strengthening Families and their Communities Risk Factors Community Crime and Violence Blight Alcohol and Drug Availability Neighborhood Social Isolation Family Substance Abuse Child Abuse Domestic Violence Lack of Parenting Skills Domains of Intervention Examples of Partner Organizations, Groups and Individuals Addressing these Issues Examples of Free to Grow StrategiesModification of Physical Environment * The primary strategy for prevention in the preschool years is to strengthen the young child’s immediate environment. Therefore, the main targets for intervention are the family and neighborhood, not the child. Strengthened and supported families will be more likely to resist the abuse of alcohol and use of other drugs. Protective Factors Community Safe Streets Adequate and Affordable Housing Low Levels of Alcohol and Drug Availability Organized Neighborhoods Family Family Stability and Cohesiveness Adequate Family Income Parents Who Promote Learning Close, Stable Relationship with Parents and Other Adults Modification of the Physical Environment Development of Social Capital Development of Human Capital Blight Housing Crime and Safety Social Isolation Parent Support Crime and Safety Availability of Social Services Substance Abuse Treatment Domestic Violence Service Child Abuse and Neglect Services Modification of the Physical Environment De