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Phone (509) 962-9775
Fax (509) 962-9774
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Phone (509) 962-9775
Fax (509) 962-9774
Dear
Faith Communities,
Underage drinking has long been considered a rite
of passage, or just something that kids do.
However, the latest research on brain development and trends in drinking
behavior in young people confirm that underage drinking is not a harmless
coming-of-age pastime.
As members of your faith
community you know the challenges that face families today. In an effort to strengthen parent-child
relationships, we are currently implementing an underage drinking prevention
campaign that reaches out to parents.
This campaign seeks to provide parents with thought-provoking
information, as well as practical tools for improving communication and
involvement with their kids.
We know that parents are the #1 influence on their
child’s decision to use or abstain from alcohol and drugs. We also know that children who report a close
and supportive relationship with their parents have a much greater chance of
success in life, and are less likely to use alcohol and drugs.
Highlights
of the Campaign
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Weekly articles in local papers
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www.kccn-dfc.com, and linkage on other websites
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Radio shows and PSAs
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Chocolate coin and other promotion campaigns
through local coffee shops and businesses
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Workplace promotion (information on the campaign in
the workplace through newsletters, pens, post-it notes)
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Outreach through schools and community groups
Opportunities
for You
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Provide information on the campaign in your bulletin, newsletters, or
parent resources boards
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Talk to parent or youth groups in your church about the Start Talking
Campaign
We hope you find the information provided through this
campaign useful. Please see our website www.kccn-dfc.com. For more information contact Jessika Roe or
Ann Riley at 962-9775.