President’s Budget Release

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President’s Budget Release

CADCA will be holding a webinar on June 17 at 2:00 PM, in which our Public Policy Consultant, Sue Thau, will provide a more detailed briefing about the President’s Budget Request including what we are advocating for with Congress and to answer questions from the field.

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What’s My Role? Helping Youth Lead in Your Coalition

We talk a lot about bringing youth to the table and engaging them in coalition work, but what happens once they’re there? If we want to be serious about our prevention efforts, we must invest in youth leadership and make space for them to lead within the community coalition structure.

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Youth Leaders Convene for First Annual National Youth Action Council Retreat

Seventeen members of CADCA’s National Youth Action Council (NYAC) gathered at our headquarters in Alexandria, VA, for the first-ever NYAC retreat. Held April 11-13, youth leaders engaged in workshops on goal setting and action planning and collaborated in small groups to develop projects on key issues like fentanyl awareness and social media education.

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CADCA Welcomes the 2024-2025 Humphrey Fellows

This spring, CADCA is honored to once again welcome two distinguished professionals through the prestigious Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program, a Fulbright Exchange initiative that fosters learning and leadership development between the United States and countries around the world.

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Coalitions in Action: Monroe County Prevention & Wellness Coalition

Originally founded as the Monroe County Drug and Alcohol Task Force, the coalition has grown and evolved over the years, but its mission has always stayed the same: mobilize communities, parents, and organizations to prevent youth substance use and reduce overall misuse and dependency in Monroe County.

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How Competencies Help You Build a Stronger Coalition

CADCA has launched a new webinar series called Competencies in Focus. The first webinar took place on April 23 and highlighted the sustainability competency.

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New Data Surrounding Methods of Marijuana Use

In 2022, the survey included an optional marijuana module that asked respondents who had reported past 30-day use to provide information on their routes of marijuana use.

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Coalitions in Action: The Impact Foundation LA

The Impact Foundation LA’s CV Youth Ambassador Program serves as an example of what can happen when young people are trusted and given the proper tools to lead.

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New Research Identifies Risks of Cannabis Use

Two alarming studies were released recently that highlight the association between cannabis use and serious health concerns.

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Introducing A New Webinar Series for Coalition Growth

Coalition work is complex. Building and sustaining an effective coalition takes structure, strategy, and a clear understanding of what makes community change stick. That’s why CADCA is launching Competencies in Focus, a new monthly webinar series developed in partnership with the Center for Public Health Systems Science at Washington University in St. Louis.