Children's Program Kit…for People Who Work With Children of Alcoholics or Drug Dependent Parents
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The SAMHSA/CSAP Children's Program Kit gives treatment providers and others the benefits of years of research and hands-on experience by NACoA and others in helping COAs and their families.
The kit includes:
Multi-age curriculum of educational activities
Research-based tools to reach out to COAs
Dynamic videos to illustrate concepts
Program manual including start-up instructions and resources
Who is this for?
The Children's Program Kit is a valuable resource for treatment providers and prevention centers that aim to help children make sense of what they've been experiencing, cope with the stresses of their families' problems, and strengthen their potential for resilience.
Research sponsored by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) has estimated that one in four children in the United States is exposed to alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence in the family, with still more living in homes where there is illicit drug abuse. With the help of caring adults and supportive programs, these children of addicted parents (COAs) can and often do overcome the effects of their home life.
Coming Soon: Children of Alcoholics: A Guide for Community Action
This Guide provides information and resources that your organization can use to promote public awareness of the detrimental effects that family alcoholism can have on children. Specifically, the materials within the Guide support local print and broadcast media efforts and include messages targeting parents and families, health and wellness professionals, community organizations, and the faith community and can be used to launch a comprehensive public education program.