Rainbow Days
Rainbow Days is a multi-cultural preventive intervention designed for children and youth ages 4-17 who are at high risk for substance use and other socio-behavioral problems. The program brings participants together in small group settings, where they develop skills related to handling difficult family situations, resisting negative peer pressure, setting and achieving goals, making healthy choices, and refusing alcohol, tobacco, and drugs…
National Institute on Drug Abuse Lessons and Activities
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) offers a comprehensive collection of 21 free lesson plans and activities for parents and educators aimed at increasing awareness and preventing substance use among youth. These evidence-informed resources span topics such as the science of addiction…
Strong African American Families Program
The Strong African American Families (SAAF) program is a culturally tailored, strengths-based intervention for African American youth aged 10-14 and their families. It focuses on enhancing family interactions, parenting practices, and youth resilience to risky behaviors…
Communities That Care
Communities That Care (CTC) is a community-based prevention program aimed at reducing youth problem behaviors such as substance use, delinquency, and violence. CTC promotes healthy youth development by strengthening community coalitions and utilizing evidence-based prevention strategies…
Friday Night Live
Friday Night Live (FNL) is a youth-led program that promotes skill development and healthy decision-making. Built on a positive youth development framework, it fosters leadership, advocacy, peer relationships, and skill-building through community engagement. FNL partners with…
Familias Unidas
Familias Unidas is a family-based intervention for Hispanic immigrant parents that promotes healthy youth development and prevents substance use and sexual risk behaviors. It builds parent-support networks and enhances culturally relevant parenting skills through weekly two-hour…
Creating Lasting Family Connections
The Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) Program is an evidence-based curriculum for youth aged 9-17 and their families. It strengthens families by enhancing self-awareness, emotional expression, and communication while teaching refusal and social skills to reduce substance use…
Guiding Good Choices
Guiding Good Choices (GGC) is a five- to six-session family training program for parents and children aged 9-14. It teaches drug refusal skills, family expectations for behavior, and conflict management through videos, role-plays, and discussions. GGC strengthens family bonds, promotes prosocial…