Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction
How to Help a Child Affected by Family Addiction When alcohol or drug use affects a family, children often understand that something is wrong without having the words to explain
Helping Kids and Teens Understand Abstinence, Sobriety, and Recovery
It is important to talk to children age appropriately about the disease of addiction, so they can understand what is happening in their families. When parents stop drinking or misusing
NACoA FASD Fact Card
NACoA's FASD Fact Card provides a brief overview of important introductory information about FASD: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder, created for FASD Awareness Month. DOWNLOAD
What is a COA?
Learn more about what is a COA. These are children growing up with the impact of the disease of addiction in their families. This resource provides an overview of exactly
Exploring Emotions for Kids of All Ages: An “Inside Out” Perspective
The movie Inside Out can be a wonderful way to approach discussing emotions with kids and teens. When families are impacted by substance use disorders, Don't Talk, Don't Trust, and
NACoA CARES
NACoA CARES is an information sheet detailing NACoA's commmitment and support for the assistance to children impacted by addiction from police and first responders. DOWNLOAD
A NACoA Course: Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk
Fentanyl Facts and Overdose Risk is a FREE online course developed in partnership with Addiction Policy Forum for the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (#JCOIN) at the National Institute on
LESSON IN UNIFORM: Children Learn What They Live
LESSONS IN UNIFORM: Children Learn What They Live is a modification from NACoA's Children Learn What They Live poem, focusing on the positive impact that trauma-sensitive police personnel can have
Healing Through Art
NACoA's Healing Through Art offers trauma-informed, art-based activities to help children express difficult emotions, build trust, and begin the journey toward healing. Whether used in camp settings, schools, or support
Tools for Early Childhood Professionals
Tools for Early Childhood Professionals respects the unique role of these professionals as these caring adults who lay the groundwork and foundational skills in the formative years so young children
