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
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SADD group formed at the High School |
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Mock Crash held spring 2006 |
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Internet Safety Workshop |
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Current Drug Trends Workshop |
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Development of student survey to be implemented fall/winter 2006 |
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Grant funding secured for 2006/2007 |
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Advocated for state-wide law to close the loophole in current law allowing underage drinking on private property. This bill passed and the new law goes into effect October 1, 2006 |
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Delivered presentations to community groups about substance abuse in Lyme/Old Lyme and CASFY. |
CASFY Plan for 2006/2007
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Deliver student survey and analyze results. (future programs to be developed based on survey results) |
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Publicize new law through an event in the fall, mailings, and media. |
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Develop a student prevention group in the Middle School |
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Continue developing SADD in the High School |
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Offer parent education and guest speakers. Nurture parent network. |
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Provide youth leadership and development opportunities |
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Communication with the community to raise awareness. |
Lymes' Youth Service Bureau
P.O. Box 589
59 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT 06371
860-434-7208