Assists after school and youth programs in obtaining and implementing evidenced-based programs. COPE specifically is designed o help children, teens and young adults deal with anxiety, stress and depression by teaching them how to develop the skills needed to stop negative or unhelpful thoughts and start thinking, feeling and behaving in more positive ways.

Works with area agencies to research and analyze public and private funding sources, analyze RFPs to fit their programs, reviews written proposals, facilitates planning processes and grant applications, holds grant development trainings and consultations and provides strategic planning consultation.