Keeping Teens Drug & Alcohol Free in Bannockburn, Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood & Riverwoods |
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In this Issue: Students as Role Models | Parents/Guardians as Role Models | Benefits of CTAD Volunteering | Your Skills & Talents | Volunteer: Parent Committee Video | Your Perfect Part-Time Job
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For Middle School & High School Families |
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Most DHS & HPHS Students Choose to Be Good Role Models
There are many reasons our youth make drug-free choices. More than half of DHS & HPHS students say that being a good role model to their younger siblings, their teammates and/or peers is one of their reasons. And most of them DON'T think it's cool to drink alcohol (65%) or use marijuana (67%).
This year's awareness campaign at DHS & HPHS highlights some of the reasons students choose to be drug-free, like staying in control and following the law. Whether your child is in high school or middle school, you can help reinforce their good choices by asking about their reasons to be drug-free.
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For Elementary School, Middle School & High School Families |
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How to Role Model Giving Back:
60 Second Conversation Starter
Here are some easy ways to instill a lifelong commitment of giving back in your child:
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Be a giving role model -- Children love to copy their parents so let them follow your lead. They often look forward to volunteering when a parent or guardian is involved.
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Make it part of your family schedule -- When you make volunteering a priority, it instills the idea that your family values helping people and causes important to you.
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Think beyond volunteering -- Consider taking a field trip to expose your child to important social issues, like food insecurity, animal rescue or conservation. This experience sets the foundation for future volunteerism and can inspire your child to make a difference.
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See the impact -- Working side by side with your child can foster conversations about their perspective and give you insights into what they think and feel. Discussing the experience afterwards helps your child process what they learned and reinforces the positive message of giving back.
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It's not one 60-minute conversation.
It's 60 one-minute conversations.
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2023-2024 Programming for All Parents/Guardians
Check out Glenbard Parent Series for weekly free webinars on relevant topics presented by high-profile authors, educators and clinicians.
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For Elementary School, Middle School & High School Families |
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CTAD Volunteers Speak Out About the Rewards
COMMUNITY is the backbone of CTAD's success. Our giving residents, parents, professionals and community leaders work on a common goal: to ensure a healthy, successful future for our youth. It takes all of us together to keep our teens safe and empowered to make drug-free choices.
Benefits of volunteering for CTAD, according to CTAD volunteers:
- Having easier conversations with my teenage boys about staying safe
- Making friends from different school districts and community organizations, all of whom have a common interest in keeping our youth safe and substance free
- Being equipped to respond to my teen's sweeping statement, 'It's ok mom, everyone is drinking, going to the party, or (fill in the blank).' I know from my CTAD involvement, MOST students are not!
- Expanding my network by connecting with parents, mental health professionals, experts, and organizations working with youth
- Enhancing my personal and professional growth by building connections, gaining valuable insights and collaborations
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"As a resident, former school board member, and parent of three teenagers, I am naturally both interested in and concerned about this topic."
- Nancy Nervick, Bannockburn parent
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"I joined CTAD because of the nature of my work. As a social worker, it is my responsibility to form partnerships within Deerfield, including the village staff, outside providers, and residents."
- Isabell Weintraub, LCSW, social worker
Deerfield Police Department
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For All Community Members |
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Does This Describe You?
If you answer YES to any of the questions below, we can use your help!
Are you the hostess with the mostess?
Help coordinate volunteer appreciation and our annual celebration of the accomplishments we achieved together.
Do you want to keep up with current youth topics and trends?
Watch and review webinars to select topics and engaging speakers best suited for our community.
Do you like to write or have a knack for editing?
Help create or review our resources for families, youth, and adults who work with youth.
Are you a social media maven?
Help draft social media posts for national awareness days and holidays.
Are you connected to different folks and organizations in our local community?
Help CTAD recruit compassionate people who share the goal of keeping our youth safe and alcohol and drug-free.
Are you warm and friendly?
Help welcome new CTAD members and encourage them to participate in ways that best share their experiences, insights and ideas.
Are you good at asking for money?
Congratulations! There aren't many of you! We can really use your help with our fundraising and sustainability efforts.
Please contact us to get involved:
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For All Community Members |
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Volunteer with CTAD
Ensure a Healthy Future for our Youth
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Parents from Deerfield, Highland Park and Bannockburn share why they enjoy volunteering for CTAD's parent committee. They describe what they learn, including being in the know on drug and alcohol trends and youth attitudes, and how this translates to the types of conversations they have with their own kids.
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We celebrate all of our extraordinary volunteers!
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Be a part of our amazing CTAD team. Will you consider contributing your time, creativity, unique skills, or a donation? Learn how to make a difference by joining one of our committees!
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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For All Community Members |
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Your Perfect Part-Time Job:
Get Paid to Make a Difference in Your Community
Are you passionate about keeping our teens and tweens alcohol and drug-free and enjoy connecting with others in the community through a variety of ways?
- Flexible schedule of 20 hours per week with the possibility of some remote work
- Organize drug prevention activities in our schools and community
- Collaborate with amazing volunteers and community partners from over 30 local organizations
"CTAD's flexible hours allow me to work a schedule similar to my children’s school schedule. I enjoy being in the same building with them, especially when they pop into my office. The things I learn as part of the job also help me be a better parent, and I enjoy working with community leaders on our common goal to make the drug-free choice the easier choice for our teens."
- Catherine Spencer, CTAD Associate Director
For more details, including how to apply, CLICK HERE.
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Text-a-Tip: 24/7 anonymous support for students who need help for themselves or a friend. To connect with a trained counselor, download the app "Lake County Help" in the Apple Store or Google Play. You can also text the code "224HELP" or "224AYUDAME" to 844-823-LEAD (5323).
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Community - The Anti-Drug (CTAD) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization (EIN 451631475). Our coalition of volunteers and community organizations strive to reduce alcohol, marijuana and other drug use among youth in Bannockburn, Deerfield, Highland Park, Highwood and Riverwoods, Illinois. Funding is generously provided by the Healthcare Foundation of Highland Park, other foundations/organizations, individual donors and a Drug Free Communities grant from the U.S. Office of National Drug Control Policy and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The views, opinions and content of this publication are those of the authors and contributors and do not necessarily reflect our funders' views, opinions or policies.
Parents/guardians of youth in High School District 113: You opted in to receive these monthly newsletters during school registration and may unsubscribe any time.
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