Federal funding priorities are creating real openings right now for organizations, communities, and Tribes supporting children impacted by parental substance use - and NACoA's training and programs fit perfectly in
Donate Today Last week, NACoA announced the loss of Sis Wenger, a tireless advocate who was the face and voice for NACoA and the children impacted by parental substance use.
Loss of NACoA’s Champion and Voice for Children: Sis WengerIt is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that NACoA announces the passing of “Sis” Loretta Wenger. For more than 35
Teen Cannabis Use Tied to Slower Cognitive Development Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, Prevention Research Institute Executive Vice President Published on April 20, 2026 New longitudinal data from the ABCD study
Summer Programs for Children Impacted by Parental Substance Use When schools let out for summer, many children look forward to vacation, pool days, and carefree play. But for children living
With all of its joys, parenting can be difficult for anyone at times. Parenting for those growing up in a home shaped by substance use can feel especially complicated. Many
As we observe Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it’s essential to shed light on the unique experiences of those who grow up in the shadow of familial addiction. Children
At the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA), we work with children and teens who are navigating these experiences every day. One of the most powerful moments in our
Every day, we encounter people carrying visible signs of struggle — a cast, a wheelchair, a walker, a brace. These signs invite our compassion. They remind us to hold the
Our guest blogger is Tian Dayton MA PhD TEP, a clinical psychologist, certified trainer in psychodrama, sociometry, and group psychotherapy, and Senior Fellow at The Meadows. She is the creator
