NACoA February 2025 News

During COA Awareness Week, we can work together to shine a light on hidden

hurts so that kids and teens around the world can find hope and healing.

Join us All Week for our COA Awareness Week Speaker Series

Monday 2/10 , 1:30 pm ET
Wish You Could Have Stayed
Henry and Sally Maybury; Family Advocates/Documentarians of a Beloved Family Member with AUD

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Tuesday 2/11 , 1:30 pm ET
Whole Family Healing: Supporting Teens Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
Lindsey Chadwick, LPC, MFTC; Consultant, Children & Family Services

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Wednesday 2/12 , 1:30 pm ET
How Unpredictability During Development Impacts the Learning Experience
Bruce D Perry, MD, PhD; Principal, Neurosequential Network, and NACoA Board Member

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Thursday 2/13, 6:00 pm ET
Lifestyle Medicine: How to Nurture a Healthy Wellbeing
*During NACoA’s ACOA Education & Discussion Group
Claire Libby, BA, MSc, IHN Health Coach and Director/Founder of “i am me”

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All one-hour sessions, with CEUs available. 
For more information on COA Awareness Week 2025>>

Newly Updated Tools for Early Childhood Professionals Now Available

NACoA announces the update of this treasured resource for Early Childhood Professionals originally the Kit for Early Childhood Professionals. NACoA appreciates the unique position of Early Childhood Professionals, these caring adults who lay the groundwork and foundational skills in the formative years so young children can be healthy and resilient. For children in families affected by SUDs, your role becomes more important, and the Tools for Early Childhood Professionals can help.

Read the Tools for Early Childhood Professionals here>>

NACoA Partners with Claire Libby to Launch
i am me App This Week

During COA Awareness Week 2025 the National Association for Children Impacted by Addiction (NACoA) is proud to announce the U.S. launch of the revolutionary i am me App, developed by mental health advocate Claire Libby BA, MSc, IHN Health Coach. This cutting-edge digital platform is designed to help teens and young adults navigate the complex landscape of mental health in today’s fast-paced and highly digital world. Learn more during her presentation Lifestyle Medicine: How to Nurture a Healthy Wellbeing during NACoA’s ACOA Education and Discussion Group this Thursday 2/13 at 6:00 pm ET.

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Join Us as a NACoA Affiliate or Supporter!

Becoming an Affiliate or Supporter of NACoA means joining a dedicated network of professionals and volunteers working to bring hope and healing to children and families impacted by parental addiction. Our affiliates and supporters serve as the eyes, ears, and hearts in their communities—raising awareness, providing support, and advocating for change.

By partnering with NACoA, you’ll be part of a global movement spanning the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Germany, Poland, New Zealand, and Brazil, and others, united in the mission to ensure no child struggles alone. Together, we can make a lasting impact.
To learn more about our current Affiliates and Supporters>>
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Great Messages for Children of All Ages
Valentines Week, February, and All Year Long