The U.S. Senate has officially passed a bipartisan resolution recognizing Red Ribbon Week, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to substance-use prevention and youth education. Led by John Cornyn and a bipartisan group of colleagues, the resolution highlights the critical role families, schools, and community organizations play in helping young people make healthy, drug-free choices.

This national acknowledgment reinforces the importance of prevention-first strategies and strengthens ongoing efforts to support youth well-being across the country.

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National Family Partnership proudly announces the winners of the 2025 National Red Ribbon Photo Contest, a nationwide initiative that brings families, schools, and communities together to promote drug-use prevention and celebrate living drug-free. This year, thousands of participants showcased their creativity and commitment through powerful photo displays inspired by the 2025 campaign theme: “Life is a puzzle, solve it drug-free”.

 

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As we close out the year, I’ve been reflecting on a fascinating trend recently highlighted in The Washington Post: a quiet but growing spiritual reawakening among some young adults. While national data shows that many in Gen Z continue to step away from organized religion, faith leaders across the country are seeing something unexpected — a small but deeply committed group of students leaning into faith with renewed purpose and conviction.

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Every year, Give Miami Day brings our community together to champion the causes that make South Florida stronger. For 43 years, Informed Families has worked to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free—and your support on Give Miami Day 2025 makes that mission possible.

 

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The historic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables glowed with purpose as Informed Families hosted its annual Light Up America celebration — an evening dedicated to honoring prevention champions and recognizing the individuals and organizations helping families across Florida live safe, healthy, and drug-free lives.

 

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Turn on the news and you’ll notice—bad stories dominate the headlines. We seem drawn to the drama, the fear, the chaos. Maybe it gives us a strange sense of adrenaline or relief—“thank goodness that’s not me.” But what about the quiet stories of success, of prevention, of families making healthy choices every day? Those don’t often make the front page, even though they shape stronger, safer communities.

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In a world filled with distractions, stress, and constant change, one thing remains the heart of every strong family: communication. This World Communication Week, Informed Families invites parents, caregivers, and families to pause and reflect on how open, honest conversations can strengthen connections, support mental health, and prevent risky behaviors before they start.

 

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Each year, Red Ribbon Week sparks incredible energy across schools, families, and communities—reminding us of the power of prevention and the importance of making safe, healthy choices. But the message doesn’t stop when the ribbons come down. True prevention is a year-round effort, built on consistent conversations, positive reinforcement, and a strong sense of community.

 

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With Informed Families and National Family Partnership standing behind the message of prevention, Red Ribbon Week (October 23–31) is a perfect opportunity for families to come together and affirm safe, healthy choices. 

 

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Every October, communities across the country come together for Red Ribbon Week, the nation’s largest and longest-running drug prevention campaign. This year, we’re turning up the brightness — literally — with Light Up America Red, a powerful visual movement that shines a light on the importance of living drug free.

 

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