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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I have been active as the Youth Sector Leader of my coalition for the past 4 years. I have found

CADCA Youth Trainer, Andrea Marquez, graduated this May from Occidental College with a major in Latin American studies and a

Jabeen Sheikh, member of the Youth Leadership Council for Community in Crisis (CIC) and CADCA’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC),

Jaleyna Lawes, member of CADCA’s National Youth Advisory Council (NYAC), will graduate this June from Charles W. Flanagan High School

Yurimar Santiago, a CADCA Youth Trainer, will graduate this June with a Bachelor of Science in Music Therapy from Texas

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

How did you get started in coalition work? My first encounter with coalition work began when I was in the

Ananya Pati is not yet old enough to vote, but has already influenced great social change. A young leader in