Signature Events

National Leadership Forum

CADCA’s National Leadership Forum is a 4-day conference packed with multiple opportunities to learn the latest strategies to fight substance abuse and hear from nationally-known experts and policymakers. The Forum brings together more than 2,500 participants representing community anti-drug coalitions from all regions of the country, government leaders, youth, addiction treatment professionals, researchers, educators, law enforcement professionals and faith-based leaders.

View Event

Mid-Year Training Institute

Held for 3½ days in July, the Mid-Year Training Institute offers in-depth training sessions geared specifically for community coalition leaders and staff. The Mid-Year also includes personal coaching sessions and National Youth Leadership Initiative activities. From fundamentals of coalition building and strategic planning to evaluation and research, you will come away motivated and inspired.

Drug-Free Kids Campaign

While no community and few families escape the pain of drug abuse, it takes consistent and persistent voices from family, community and business members to sustain healthy and safe environments for youth so they can become the leaders of tomorrow. The annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign raises funds for youth-related programs, scholarships and CADCA’s training initiatives to help coalitions effectively prevent substance abuse in their communities. Over 100 corporate, government and community leaders lend their support each year. The Campaign recognizes organizations and individuals who have contributed in a singularly outstanding manner to our vision of keeping America’s youth safe and drug-free. Be a part of the solution. Invest in the Drug-Free Kids Campaign.