A Proven Method

In 1992, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA*) at Columbia University created the program model for CASASTARTsm and set this bold new program into motion. Our vision—then and now—is to target children between the ages of 8-13 to keep them in school, off of drugs and alcohol, and out of trouble with the law. The program's rigorous evaluation shows that youth in CASASTARTsm are more likely to be promoted to the next grade, less likely to use or sell drugs, less likely to be involved in violent behavior and less likely to associate with or be influenced by delinquent or ant-social peers. These results led to CASASTARTsm being designated an Exemplary Program for Safe, Disciplined and Drug-Free Schools by the U.S. Department of Education, and a Model Program by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.

Announcements

CASASTARTSM is excited to announce the launch of CASASTART-UPSM a new dynamic multi-media training program. Communities across the country can now gain access to the excellent quality of the evidence based CASASTARTSM program work by purchasing this sophisticated module. Improve educational outcomes, reduce substance abuse and delinquency among high-risk youth and create safer schools in your community today! Click here to learn more.
 

What's New

Get to know Carson Valley Children's Aid CASASTARTSM

Check out Carson Valley Children's Aid CASASTART newsletter for June & July. The program is located at the Harding Middle School in Philadelphia, PA.

 

 

Photos

The Verizon Foundation came out to Philadelphia for the kickoff event at Tilden Middle School. Tilden is now up and running with the CASATART program because of Verizon Foundations generous donation.

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