Informed Families

Our mission is to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free. We believe in the POWER of PREVENTION.

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Would your child call you in an unsafe situation?

Trust is built before the moment of pressure. Learn how parents and caregivers can help children feel safe asking for help when it matters most.

Read more: https://t.co/6P6C23mokJ

#Prevention #InformedFamilies #Parenting

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Building stronger communities starts with connection. 🤝

Our team was proud to participate in the Good Neighbor Day America 250 Resource Fair, an event that brought together organizations, families, and community members to celebrate service, kindness, and civic engagement as part of the nationwide America250 initiative. Through volunteerism and community partnerships, Good Neighbor Day America encourages people across the country to come together through acts of kindness and service.

At Informed Families, we know prevention happens when communities are connected, informed, and supported. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to share resources, build relationships, and connect individuals and families with programs that promote health, wellness, and drug-free lifestyles.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, and learned more about the resources available in our community. Together, we’re creating a safer, healthier future for all.

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Parents: youth drug trends are changing, from vaping and THC products to social media influence and counterfeit pills.

Our latest blog shares what families should know in 2026 and why prevention conversations matter before problems start.

Read more: https://t.co/3PYieena89

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Summer can be fun and flexible, but kids and teens still need healthy routines.

Simple structure can support sleep, mental wellness, family connection, and positive choices.

Read the latest Informed Families blog.

#HealthySummer #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies

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Informed Families visited Start Off Smart’s Teen Afterschool Program at The Healing Sanctuary in Homestead to teach teens about the dangers of drinking and driving.

The impaired goggles activity brought smiles, giggles, and an important lesson about safe choices.

#StartOffSmartInc #TheHealingSanctuary #RedRibbonWeek #YouthPrevention

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Informed Families was proud to join Hope for Miami at B. Wright Leadership Academy for a Communities Talk event focused on youth prevention, healthy choices, and substance use education.

Prevention works best when communities come together.

#CommunitiesTalk #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies

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Talking with teens about mental health starts with small, honest check-ins.

For Mental Health Awareness Month and National Prevention Week, we’re sharing ways trusted adults can talk about stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and emotional wellbeing.

Read the blog. https://t.co/YRr41gBdZw

#TeenMentalHealth #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies

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A simple message with life-saving meaning: don’t drink and drive.

Thank you to these students for helping spread awareness and reminding their peers that one choice can protect a life.

#DontDrinkAndDrive #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies #CommunitiesTalk

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This Memorial Day, Informed Families honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

May we pause with gratitude, reflect with respect, and remember the families and loved ones who carry their legacy forward.

#MemorialDay #InformedFamilies #HonorAndRemember #WithGratitude #NeverForget

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Informed Families was proud to attend the Miami Community Newspapers Breakfast Function with newly elected City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins.

Mayor Higgins has served more than six years on the Commission and has long supported Informed Families.

We’re grateful for leaders who value prevention and community connection.

#MiamiCommunity #PreventionWorks @communitypapers @CityofMiami

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Informed Families is honored to be recognized by the Orange County Council PTA as a Business Partner of the Year for our partnership with Union Park Middle School PTSA. @UnionParkMS 

Together, we are helping students build the knowledge and confidence to make healthy, drug-free choices.

#PreventionEducation #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies

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Interactive prevention education helps students connect the lesson to real-life choices.

During our Safe Homes Smart Parties presentation at Hialeah Middle School, students used alcohol impairment goggles to better understand how alcohol can affect balance, coordination, focus, and decision-making. @HMS_Broncos 

#InformedFamilies #PreventionEducation #YouthPrevention #AlcoholPrevention

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Prevention education in action at Hialeah Middle School.

Informed Families visited students for Safe Homes Smart Parties presentations focused on alcohol and drug prevention, safe choices, and youth wellness.

#PreventionEducation #YouthPrevention #InformedFamilies

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Informed Families was proud to join the Miami Jackson Senior High School Health Fair to share prevention education around alcohol, drugs, vaping, and healthy decision-making.

We provide presentations for schools, summer camps, and youth programs across Florida.
@MJSeniorHigh Contact Informed Families to learn more: [email protected]

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Prom, graduation, and summer break can bring more freedom, less structure, and new pressures for kids.

In this month’s President’s Message, Peggy Sapp shares how parents can stay calm, connected, and clear during transition times.

Read more: https://t.co/4cwzk6OTqD

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The 2026 Red Ribbon Campaign theme is here: “Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.”

Congratulations to sixth grader Ava Tackett for creating a message that encourages young people to lead, inspire, and choose a drug-free lifestyle.

Read more: https://t.co/n6rStMlec9

#RedRibbonWeek #InformedFamilies #PreventionMatters

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Parents and caregivers: awareness matters.

We’re sharing this important PSA from the Drug Free America Foundation on Marijuana & Child Safety: What Every Parent Needs to Know.

#InformedFamilies #ChildSafety #PreventionMatters

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Informed Families was proud to participate in the Miami Kids Magazine Easter Egg Hunt & Summer Camp Expo 2026!

We loved connecting with families, sharing resources, and being part of a meaningful community event.

Watch the recap: https://t.co/xq4OAMDRtG

#InformedFamilies #MiamiFamilies #CommunityOutreach

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Informed Families is pleased to share this public invitation from Miami’s Community News for an engaging discussion featuring Eileen Higgins, Mayor of the City of Miami.

Join the conversation on insights, leadership, and building a stronger Miami.

📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
⏰ 7:30 AM
📍 CasaCuba | 5859 SW 73rd St, South Miami, FL 33143

Reserve your seat here:
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The goal is not to scare teens. The goal is to prepare them.

Real prevention means giving young people the tools, confidence, and support they need before they are in a difficult situation. That includes talking about peer pressure, mental health, substance use, safe choices, and who they can turn to when something feels wrong.

These conversations may feel uncomfortable at first, but they matter.

Start early. Keep it honest. Stay connected.

#InformedFamilies #SubstanceUsePrevention #TeenMentalHealth #YouthPrevention #ParentingTeens #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #HealthyChoices #DrugFreeYouth