Kansas Family Partnership

Best Collaborative Community Project Award. The plaque was awarded to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD, Garden City.
Certificate of Recognition was presented to Mitchell Counties Communities That Care Resource Council.

Best Collaborative Community Activity Award. The plaque was awarded to Norwich SADD. A Certificate of Recognition was presented to Burlington High School SADD.

Best School Activity/Elementary School. The plaque was awarded to Woodland Health and Wellness Elementary School and Hesston Elementary School. Those receiving a Certificate of Recognition include: Bryant Core Knowledge Magnet and Blue River Elementary School.

Best School Activity/Middle School. The plaque was given to Herrington Middle School Student Council. Those receiving Certificates of Recognition include: Abe Hubert Middle School and Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD.

Best School Activity/High School. The plaque was given to Salina South High School SADD. Certificates of Recognition were presented to Bennington TRUCE, Norwich SADD, and Burlington High School SADD.

Best School Project/Middle School. The plaque was given to Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD.

Best School Project/High School. The plaque was given to Burlington High School SADD. Certification of Recognition was presented to Norwich SADD.

Best School District Collaboration/Activity. The plaque was awarded to USD 408-Marion. Certificates of Recognition were given to USD 361-Anthony-Harper; USD 460-Hesston and Kenneth Henderson Middle School SADD.

Best Supporting Media-Newspaper. The plaque was given to The Coffey County Republican. Certificates of Recognition were given to: the Marion County Record; Garden City Telegram (Rachel Davis and Kursten Phelps); USD 460-Hesston; The Hesston Record; and The Beloit Call.

Best Supporting Media-Television. The plaque was given to Channel 13- WIBW, Topeka.

Faith-Based Community Activity. The plaque was given to St. John’s Missionary Baptist Church.

Red Ribbon Story of Hope Video Award. The plaque was given to USD 460-Hesston High School.

Power of One Award. The plaque was given to Jeffrey Haaga.

Best Supporting Advocate Award. The plaque was given to Spencer McClellan.

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Letters to Editor Call for Increasing Alcohol Taxes
Utilizing local newspapers can be an effective way to influence public opinion

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Thank TJ Maxx For Doing the Right Thing
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Using "European drinking model" doesn't mean more responsible drinking

Europeans not immune to underage drinking
France struggles to cope with youth binge drinking

President Obama Releases National Strategy To Reduce Drug Use and Its Consequences
New Balanced and Collaborative Approach Emphasizes Prevention, Treatment, Enforcement, International Cooperation

Talking to Your Child About Drugs
Discussions at particular ages

AAP Releases Policy Regarding Underage Drinking
American Academy of Pediatrics warns that early alcohol use has many potential dangers

Kids Don't Recognize Signs of Nicotine Addiction
Young, non-daily smokers experience symptoms of nicotine addiction but often fail to make the connection between cigarettes and the signs of growing dependence, a new study finds.

KS Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free Releases White Paper on Underage Drinking in Kansas
Information educating Kansans about effects and costs of underage drinking

A Parent's Guide to the Teen Brain
Science-based resource for parents

Lock Up Your Medicine to Prevent Children's Prescription Drug Abuse
You Hold the Key to Your Child's Drug-Free Future

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