NADEC Newsletter

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PUT YOUR TRAINING FUNDS TO GOOD USE

Take advantage of 'Early Bird' pricing and register now for the NADEC 26 Conference.

At the conference, you’ll experience:

Inspiring keynote speakers
Hands-on breakout sessions
Valuable networking opportunities
Time to celebrate our shared impact for Drug Endangered Children

Ask your grant manager if your grant training funds can be used for registration—and secure your spot early!

Thank you Jerry Moe!

Jerry Moe has spent decades serving children impacted by addiction in their families. We've been fortunate to work with this inspiring individual, and wish him all the best as he begins his next chapter - retirement. You can read Jerry's post on Wrapping It Up here.

SHOW YOUR NADEC PRIDE

Great news! The online NADEC shop is now live. Owning your own NADEC swag - from shirts and hats to mugs and water bottles and so much more - is now just a click away. Order today and show your NADEC pride.

RECENT MEDIA COVERAGE

Our DEC Academy101 in Carson City, Nevada last month received some welcome media attention. An article in the Nevada Appeal (written by award-winning journalist Scott Neuffer) highlighted the importance of drug endangered children awareness and cross-profession collaboration, and noted the interactive nature of the training. You can read the whole article here.

Our Trainings

See our training menu for what we offer. Fees vary based on training and whether they are held virtually or in-person.

National DEC also offers free trainings. You can find them below the Training & Certification Programs and NADEC Instructor-Led Training sections on this page of our website.

The Rx Summit 2026 Agenda Is Now Live

The nation’s leading conference addressing the opioid and stimulant crises returns April 6–9 in Nashville—and the 2026 agenda is now live!

This year’s program features six focused educational tracks:

Prevention,
Clinical,
Recovery Support,
Illicit Drugs,
Advocacy,
and Public Safety.

Each session is carefully curated to share evidence-based solutions and real-world strategies that strengthen collaboration across sectors and drive lasting impact.

Early Bird rates have been extended through November 21.

Need help securing approval to attend? Download the Attendee Justification Toolkit for helpful resources.

Join us in Nashville and be part of the national response to the drug crisis.

NADEC IS AWARDED A COPS GRANT

We are pleased to announce that we have received a $463,818 grant from the COPS office! We're looking forward to working with them to support developing alliances and professionals across the U.S., create education materials, and facilitate peer to peer support.

Join us for the next All Hands On DEC call, January 28, 2026 to learn more about the Crimes Against Children Research Center and the important work they are doing.

Calls are from:

11-12pm Alaska Time
12-1pm Pacific Time
1-2pm Mountain Time
2-3pm Central Time
3-4pm Eastern Time

Link to recording for October 22, 2025 - Crimes Against Children Research Center

Other All Hands On DEC recordings are available on our Youtube channel.

Recent DEC Trainings, Presentations
and Conferences

The National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children continues to bring training and support to alliances and other partners across the country.

Our NADEC staff have been busy over the past month:

California Training Institute - Identifying Drug Endangered Children: Often the Forgotten Ones
Oregon - Virtual Roadmap & Toolkit
Carson City, NV - DEC Academy 101
California for the National District Attorneys Association
32nd Annual California Statewide Indian Child Welfare Act Conference - Plenary session with the National Criminal Justice Training Center

Comments from recent trainings:

“I felt this training was amazing!!! I wish it was longer!”
“Phenomenal material and presenters.”
"Thank you for offering such a comprehensive and impactful training opportunity — it reinforced the importance of early intervention, awareness, and community partnerships in protecting children."

Grants Season

Drug-endangered children training and support fit nicely into many grant proposals! Let us know how we can assist you!

Consider including National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NADEC) training and support in your grant proposals.

Our Social Media is very active daily! Sharing resources, statistics, ideas, videos and the amazing work from DEC Alliances across the nation.

Website Update!

Check out our new and improved website. It is easier for you to navigate and find the resources and support you need for your DEC Alliances and efforts!

www.nationaldec.org