A Recovery Month tribute written by NACoA CEO/President Denise Bertin-Epp Over the years, I have had the privilege of witnessing and working together with extraordinary colleagues—people who have dedicated their
Adults who grew up in families impacted by the disease of addiction or substance misuse develop coping mechanisms to navigate life's challenges. For ACOAs – adults who grew up in
Dear Educators, Faculty, School Volunteers, and Parents of School-Aged Kids & Teens,For years, NACoA has partnered with schools—providing insight, resources, and compassion-driven tools to support children impacted by parental substance
Parents of COAs By: Claudia Black Emily, age 10, and her sister, Frances, age 7, have been in a weekly COA (children of addiction) group together. Their father has continued
The Seven Cs, created by Jerry Moe, MA, is the most essential resource to provide to children and teens impacted by parental addiction. It emphasizes areas that are not their
This important fact sheet provides important statistics detailing the risks for kids and teens when growing up in families impacted by substance use disorders (SUDS). DOWNLOAD
Words matter, especially when talking with children. NACoA provides important guidance so that caring adults can explain the disease of addiction that is affecting someone they love in an age
Tools for Kids is an essential resource for family and professionals who care about children affected by substance use disorders in the family. Every child impacted by parental addiction should
Tools for Parents and Caregivers: Helping Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorders provides valuable guidance to caring adults who want to support children impacted by the disease of addiction in
It is important to talk to children age appropriately about the disease of addiction, so they can understand what is happening in their families. When parents stop drinking or misusing
