About Us

MISS​ION

Friday Night Live (FNL) provides opportunities for positive and healthy youth ​development by engagin​g youth as active leaders and resources in their communities.

FOCUS

En​​gaging youth as active leaders in substance use prevention.

PROGRAM HISTORY

In 1984, FNL began in Sacramento, California as a response to the number of youth-related injuries and deaths caused by alcohol-related automobile crashes. The name Friday Night Live came about because most youth alcohol-related crashes occur on Friday nights between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Today, the program has evolved from an anti-drinking and driving program to one that engages youth in meaningful activities and opportunities to develop competencies and skills that prepare them for work and adult life, helping them build relationships and community connections. FNL programs are currently implemented throughout California.

FNL Overview Handout

STANDARDS OF PRACTICE

Youth involved with FNL will experience:

1. ​A safe environment

2. Opportunities for community a​nd school engagement

3. Opportunities for leadership and advocacy

4. Opportunities to build caring and meaningful relationships with peers and adults

5. Opp​ortunities to engage in interesting and relevant skill development activities

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION & F​UNDING

FNL is administered by the Orange County Department of Educatio​n and is funded by the OC Health Care Agency, Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team. ​​