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Community Action for Substance Free Youth (CASFY) We meet on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at LYSB. Next meeting September 24, 2008
Lyme-Old Lyme Youth Survey Powerpoint Lyme-Old Lyme Youth Survey Report
CASFY was formed to address substance abuse among the youth in our community. Please join us for our next meeting in the LYSB's Etherington Activity Center. All are welcome. Please call the LYSB Director at 434-7208 with any questions. If you would like to receive email communications about this committee (minutes, notices, etc.) please send an email to lymesyouthbureau@sbcglobal.net to add your email address to our distribution list.
A new Connecticut law went into effect on October 1, 2006 concerning underage drinking parties, and the liability of adults who host parties. LYSB wishes to thank Senator Eileen Daily, Senator Andrea Stillman, and Representative Marilyn Giuliano for supporting this bill. They have sent a consistent message to everyone that underage drinking is unhealthy, unsafe, and unacceptable everywhere. For more information about this bill visit www.housepartybill.org.
How to start the conversation with your teen about drugs.
Parents: What's the difference between today's pot versus the pot of the 1960's?
Why should parents NOT allow teens to drink in their homes?
The Social Host Law in Connecticut: Parents Who Host Lose the Most!
What can parents do to reduce teen alcohol use?
Important links: www.theantidrug.com Parents ARE the antidrug! This website offers helpful tips on how to start that awkward conversation with your kids about alcohol and drugs, and the facts about drugs. www.preventionworksct.org The Governor's Prevention Partnership. Programs, information, and trainings to keep Connecticut's kids safe.
Who is CASFY? We are a community group comprised of community leaders, parents, teachers, students and local organizations that advocate and support our youth through education, communication and participation. We provide education programs for parents and students and the community, as well as youth mentoring and leadership programs, and alternative activities. We hope to positively affect the culture of student life, where currently substance abuse, especially alcohol use, is accepted and encouraged by peers. Our goal is to positively affect the culture of student life, where currently substance abuse, especially alcohol use, is accepted and encouraged by peers. The major organizers of this group include the Lymes’ Youth Service Bureau, Lyme-Old Lyme High School and Middle School, the Coordinated School Health Council, Lyme-Old Lyme Jr. Women's Club, and local law enforcement.
CASFY Accomplishments 2005/2006
CASFY Plan for 2006/2007
Lymes' Youth Service Bureau P.O. Box 589 59 Lyme Street Old Lyme, CT 06371 860-434-7208 |