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 who are at high risk for substance abuse, delinquency and academic failure. We harness the collective power, resources and expertise of a variety of partners: schools, law enforcement, social service and healthcare agencies, funding institutions, community residents and the families of the children at risk.

Announcements

Through Verizon Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Verizon, donating a $400,000 grant, CASASTART is mow open at Tilden Middle School. The grant will be will span a three year period. Click here to read further about this new grant.

 

What's New

Get to know Mi Casa Neighborhhod Center CASASTARTSM :

The CASASTARTSM program, housed within the after-school program at Lake Middle School, is an important part of Mi Casa Resource Center’s youth and family development strategies. One of their students, Danny Thomas was recently nominated by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver nominated Danny for one of their 2009 Youth of the Year awards. Click here to learn more about this site, their participants and the work they are doing.

 

Photos

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

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