Chester County Council on Addictive Diseases Inc.
Chester County Council on Addictive Diseases Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO PROMOTE HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITIES BY OFFERING EFFECTIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ADDRESS THE USE AND ABUSE OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AND TO FOCUS ON MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT REASONABLE CHOICES AND BEHAVIORS.
About
CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES - CONTRACTS WITH COAD FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH: 10-14, A UNIVERSAL, EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAM THAT TARGETS ADOLESCENTS AGES 10 TO 14 AND THEIR PARENTS AND/OR CAREGIVERS. THE PARENT, YOUTH, AND FAMILY SKILLS-BUILDING CURRICULUM IS DELIVERED IN SEVEN WEEKLY SESSIONS AND IS OFFERED AS INDEPENDENT, CONCURRENT LEARNING SESSIONS FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH, FOLLOWED BY JOINT FAMILY SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM USES REALISTIC VIDEOS, ROLE-PLAYING, GUIDED DISCUSSIONS, LEARNING GAMESAND FAMILY PROJECTS TO ENHANCE PARENTING SKILLS, BUILD LIFE SKILLS IN YOUTH, AND STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS AND COMMUNICATION. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SETTING APPROPRIATE LIMITS, USING CONSEQUENCES, PROTECTING AGAINST SUBSTANCE ABUSE, HANDLING PEER PRESSURE, REACHING OUT FOR HELP, UNDERSTANDING FAMILY VALUES, AND BUILDING FAMILY COMMUNICATION. THE YOUTH SESSIONS ALSO INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS IDENTIFYING POSITIVE GOALS FOR THE FUTURE, APPRECIATING PARENTS, MANAGING STRESS, FOLLOWING RULES, AND RESISTING PEER PRESSURE. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE PROGRAM ARE TOBUILD LIFE SKILLS IN YOUTH, INCLUDING STRESS MANAGEMENT, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS; ENHANCE PARENTING SKILLS AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE PARENTING STYLES; AND TO STRENGTHEN FAMILY BONDS, PROMOTE POSITIVE COMMUNICATION, AND ENHANCE THE ABILITY TO SOLVEPROBLEMS TOGETHER. THE PROGRAM HAS DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVENESS IN INCREASING CAREGIVERS' ABILITY TO SET APPROPRIATE LIMITS, SHOW AFFECTION AND SUPPORT TO THEIR YOUTH, AND LESS FREQUENT PARENTAL USE OF ALCOHOL AND CIGARETTES. FOR YOUTH, THE PROGRAM HAS DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVENESS IN PROMOTING CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, SUCH AS COPING AND PEER PRESSURE RESISTANCE. RESEARCH HAS ALSO DEMONSTRATED LONG TERM IMPACTS ON ADOLESCENT SUBSTANCE USE, AGGRESSION, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “To promote healthy and safe communities by offering effective programs and services to address the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol and to focus on mental health concerns and provide educational opportunities designed to support reasonable choices and behaviors.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “To promote healthy and safe communities by offering effective programs and services to address the use and abuse of drugs and alcohol and to focus on mental health concerns and provide educational opportunities designed to support reasonable choices and behaviors.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is PA.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 467 CREAMERY WAY, EXTON, PA, 19341.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 0 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $48,104.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1967.
- The organization pays $385,970 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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