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Application deadline: April 17, 2024, 11:59 pm ET  The Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program seeks to achieve two goals:  Establish and strengthen collaboration among communities, public and private non-profit agencies, and federal, state, local, and Tribal governments to support community coalitions working to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth (individuals 18 ...
These checklists are designed to help families with children prepare for an emergency. Parents and other caregivers can learn which items to consider including in an emergency kit and how to turn this task into a fun game for the family. Checklists are available for families with children or pets ...
This webpage provides bullying prevention strategies for leaders in extracurricular activities. Strategies are offered for leaders in sports, faith-based, and art programs and organizations. Learn more. 
This toolkit shares research-based information and practical tools to help school systems develop and implement a plan to advance the wellness of all school employees. The toolkit is built around two primary goals:  Build Knowledge: This section introduces planning teams to a research-based framework for advancing school employee wellness. This section ...
This webpage describes CDC's Improving Mental, Behavioral and Academic Supports to Students and Families project, which provides opportunities for parents and caregivers to share their perspectives on matters that impact their child’s school experiences, mental health, and overall wellbeing. The webpage also highlights conference materials and media literacy campaign materials related ...
The National Coalition Institute (NCI) has launched a new website. The NCI provides training, coalition development support, outreach, and evaluation and research services to support drug-free communities. The new website serves as a resource hub that offers comprehensive support for community coalitions seeking training, guidance, and resources to take their ...
This webpage offers evidence-based guidance from experts and parents on the best approaches to parenting teens. The resource highlights articles, videos, and activities for parents and caregivers on these topics:  Understanding and adapting to the teen years  Coaching teens to recognize and manage emotions  Encouraging teen independence  Praising your teen  Learn more.  ...
This web toolkit provides step-by-step information and tools for comprehensive suicide prevention. The toolkit provides guidance about how to use these seven elements of comprehensive suicide prevention:  Unity – how to develop broad-based support for a unified vision  Data – how to use data to guide action and improve efforts  Planning – how ...
This webpage shares tips for driver safety, teen driver safety, and child passenger safety during the holiday season. Learn more. 
This action guide (PDF, 46 pages) describes six in-school strategies for K-12 school administrators that broadly promote and support student mental health and well-being. The guide includes specific approaches to use for each strategy and a summary of evidence-based policies, programs, and practices that illustrate each approach. Tips to support ...
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