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Welcome to CADCA Connection, the best way to hear about the latest from CADCA and the prevention field.

Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator!
CADCA’s Youth Leadership (YL) team is now accepting proposals for an external evaluator to assess our extended-duration programs.

Youth Leadership is Accepting Proposals for an Evaluator!
CADCA’s Youth Leadership (YL) team is now accepting proposals for an external evaluator to assess our extended-duration programs.

Youth Empowerment and Community Leadership in Latin America: CADCA’s Global Impact
In recent years, CADCA has expanded its coalition-building efforts across Latin America, with a particular focus on empowering youth leaders to tackle pressing community issues.

Empowering Change in Puerto Rico: Highlights from the 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference
On Saturday, September 14, CADCA hosted its 3rd Annual Youth Empowerment Conference in Puerto Rico, bringing together nearly 100 attendees dedicated to addressing key issues like the opioid epidemic, fentanyl, and tobacco prevention.
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CADCA’s Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner: A Celebration of Prevention and Progress
The annual CADCA Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner stands as a hallmark event in the ongoing fight against substance misuse, bringing together leaders, advocates, and influencers committed to creating a safer, drug-free future for America’s youth.

Coalitions in Action: Weber CTC’s Journey in Youth-Centric Substance Use Prevention
In the heart of Weber County, Utah, Weber Communities That Care (Weber CTC) coalition is making significant strides in strengthening its community through substance use prevention and mental health promotion.

Coalitions in Action: Cultivating the Leaders of Tomorrow
Regina Meyerchick, affectionately referred to as “GG” by community members, has been a pivotal force behind the growth and success of the Washington Parish Youth Coalition.

Jóvenes destacados: Vinayak Menon
He estado activo como Líder del Sector Juvenil de mi coalición durante los últimos 4 años. he encontrado

Jóvenes destacados: Andrea Márquez
La entrenadora de jóvenes de CADCA, Andrea Márquez, se graduó este mayo de Occidental College con una especialización en estudios latinoamericanos y una

Jóvenes destacados: Jabeen Sheikh
Jabeen Sheikh, miembro del Consejo de Liderazgo Juvenil para Comunidades en Crisis (CIC) y del Consejo Asesor Nacional de Jóvenes (NYAC) de CADCA,

Jóvenes destacados: Jaleyna Lawes
Jaleyna Lawes, miembro del Consejo Asesor Juvenil Nacional (NYAC) de CADCA, se graduará este junio de la Escuela Secundaria Charles W. Flanagan.

Jóvenes destacados: Yurimar Santiago
Yurimar Santiago, Entrenadora de Jóvenes de CADCA, se graduará este junio con una Licenciatura en Ciencias en Musicoterapia de Texas

Just Released: Rural Youth Engagement Toolkit
Download the Rural Youth Engagement Toolkit One of the greatest challenges of this decade is opioid addiction. The opioid epidemic

Youth Spotlight: Curtis Mark, 16, New Jersey
How did you get started in coalition work? My first encounter with coalition work began when I was in the

Youth and Advocacy Success from Advocate of the Year Recipient
Ananya Pati is not yet old enough to vote, but has already influenced great social change. A young leader in