See complete Event Schedule here

The Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. has developed a new program for parents called Courage to Speak - Courageous Parenting 101™. The program is a free five-session substance abuse education and prevention program for parents from all communities with children in Elementary, Middle and High School wishing to arm themselves with the knowledge of how to keep their children safe. The course begins Tuesday, January 5, 2010 and will continue every consecutive Tuesday, January 12, 19, 26, and February 2 from 6:30-8:30 pm. The January 5th session will include the Courage to Speak® Presentation and introduction. The course covers:

• Teen drug use trends and party culture;
• Drug and alcohol abuse, addiction and its physiological consequences;
• Protective, psychological and developmental guidance to help reduce the risk of substance abuse;
• Dangers of enabling and hands-off parenting;
• Communication and listening strategies;
• How to help your child handle stress;
• Warning signs;
• The power of denial;
• Practical steps if use or abuse is suspected;
• Parenting styles;
• Sources of help and more.

	Read "Knowledge is Power" newspaper article

“Through such education”, says Ginger Katz, “the lines of communication open so parents can understand what their children face, set appropriate expectations, guide their emotional development, and provide moral support.” Please contact the Courage to Speak® Foundation, Inc. at 1-877-431-3295 or email gkatz@couragetospeak.org for additional info. Classes will be led by trained facilitators, at Roton Middle School, 201 Highland Avenue, Norwalk CT. Everyone attending this program must complete the registration form. Forms can be downloaded at this link or below. The program will begin at 6:30pm and end at 8:30pm. The course is for parents only.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION FORM AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE.

Completed Registration forms can sent to Carol Troy by fax at 203-831-9800 or email at ctroy@couragetospeak.org. Mail completed registration forms to Courage To Speak Foundation, 161 East Avenue, Suite 14, Norwalk CT 06851 and call 203-831-9700.

Save the Date for Sixth Annual Courage to Speak "Empowering Youth to be Drug Free" Family Night.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 5:30pm at
West Rocks Middle School, 81West Rocks Rd., Norwalk, CT (Snow date March 18)

5:30pm - Complimentary Dinner will be served.

6:30 to 8:30pm - Program

A unique and very special feature of The Courage To Speak Curriculum Programs. Children, parents, teachers and community leaders - the mayor, the police chief, business and spiritual leaders and news media - come together to see what the children have learned in the programs and talk together honestly-perhaps for the first time - about the dangers of alcohol and other drugs. You are welcome to participate in our fundraiser and media event. For more information call 1-877-431-3285

This event will be open to families from Norwalk and all other communities. The evening will include:
 
Student Speakers
 
The Courage to Speak Presentation for Parents and Students
 
On display will be the remarkable prevention posters and collages created by the children during the Courage To Speak drug prevention classes in elementary and middle school.
 
The Courage To Speak Community Leadership, Volunteer and Recognition Awards will also be presented.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER
 
Family Night Album

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America's (CADCA) 20th Annual National Leadership Forum
February 2010

The Courage to Speak® Foundation is excited to be a part of CADCA's 20th Annual National Leadership Forum - the Nation's largest training event for community prevention leaders, treatment professionals and researchers.

Ginger Katz will be presenting the Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Presentation to the Nation's Youth Leaders and invited adults.

Ginger will ask our youth to have the courage to speak out and parents to listen, encouraging an honest, open dialogue between peers and across generations.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD FLYER

Introduction | The Presentation | Presentation Schedule | The Programs | The Book | The Video
Teen Talk | Parent Guide | Drug Information | Press Articles | Donate Now | Family Album 
Past & Recent Events | Important Links | Guest Book | Contact Us | Site Map | Home