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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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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Every October, millions of families, schools, and communities unite to celebrate Red Ribbon Week, a tradition that continues to remind us of the power of prevention and the importance of making safe, healthy choices. Since 1985, this campaign has stood as a national symbol of hope — built around one simple, yet life-changing truth: the power of one choice.

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September is a special month at Informed Families as we celebrate Family Day on September 22—a national movement that reminds us of the power of eating meals together and making time for meaningful connection.

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Informed Families proudly welcome the newly appointed DEA Administrator, Mr. Cole, and look forward to working together to strengthen prevention efforts, reduce drug demand, and build safer, healthier communities nationwide.

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Remember when Sunday dinner at grandma’s was the weekly tradition? When family time meant gathering around a table—not around separate screens? While times have changed, the need for real connection hasn’t.

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With summer in full swing and June being Online Safety Month, now is the perfect time to equip teens and tweens with tools that foster healthy digital habits and prevent risky behavior.

Topics: education, parent involvement, positive parenting, prevention, Informed Families, social media, drug prevention

Father’s Day is more than a celebration of dads — it’s a reminder of how powerful father figures can be in shaping the lives of children and strengthening families. At Informed Families, we know that prevention starts at home. That’s why we’re highlighting the critical role fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors play in raising safe, healthy, and drug-free children.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers

As summer begins, I’m reminded of something we say often at Informed Families: Prevention doesn’t take a break.

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Each year, the National Family Partnership proudly recognizes exceptional individuals and programs leading the fight against drug abuse through the Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Red Ribbon Award. This prestigious honor commemorates the life and legacy of Kiki Camarena —a DEA agent who gave his life in service to protecting communities from the harms of drug use.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers