Simplicity is key to effectiveness…

So keep it fun, keep it bright, keep it engaging and easy to use. If the general rule is that you only have 2 seconds to grab someone’s attention, for kids, it’s more like a split second.

My School Folders partners with Government Agencies, Private/Public Youth Initiatives, schools and organizations across the country to create customized materials that meet specific educational needs. In developing materials that target such objectives as anti-bullying/cyberbullying, obesity prevention, tobacco-prevention and drug/alcohol prevention, we’ve been honored to help these organizations find practical solutions that are easily and successfully implemented.

Partnering in Education

When we join forces with others, the results are truly amazing. Because of our collaborations with nonprofits, government agencies, private sector and other important players in the field of education, we are able to affect the lives of thousands of kids.

We advocate the use of folders in classrooms of all ages. Of course, the design and language will be different depending on what level student you’re working with. But folders are great conversation starters, and good every day reminders.

Smart, simple imagery can be a quick and daily reminder of something important (think: the recycling symbol), and can help reinforce the lessons being taught throughout the school year. And because folders provide such great visibility on a daily basis, they’re an excellent way to promote youth initiatives and your organizations cause.

Youth Initiatives

Raising awareness is vital to the survival of most social benefit organizations. Your organization may be doing important and valuable work – but if no one knows you exist, you are missing out on the opportunity to meet, engage, and motivate others to take action on your behalf.

In our work to support local and national initiatives for youth health and safety, we’ve seen first hand how valuable of a role our simple folders can make when utilized as part of a combined effort to educate and inform a community’s students. Put simply: we love engaging students by putting cool, helpful materials in their hands. The goal for any project—whether it’s aimed at fighting childhood obesity, informing kids about internet safety, ending bullying, or reversing tobacco peer pressure—is to get as much exposure, and as much good exposure, as possible.

Funding Opportunities

Obtaining funding for a school folders program is often a key concern for schools and other institutions. Fortunately, many organizations offer financial assistance in the forms of grants and donations. My School Folders will also work with schools and the local business community to sponsor their school folders program. Contact Us for more funding information.

  • County government discretionary funds
  • Governor’s special council funds for child abuse prevention
  • Communities Putting Prevention to Work
  • Mental health funds
  • District and school safety funds
  • School enhancement dollars
  • Mayor’s office or municipal government
  • Police departments
  • Violence prevention organizations
  • Medical clinics
  • Neighborhood Watch groups
  • Parent-teacher associations
  • Banking institutions
  • Faith-based institutions
  • Private foundations
  • Hospitals
  • Libraries