National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA)

In this episode of Reduce The Stigma, host Whitney Menarcheck interviews Denise Bertin-Epp and Mary Beth Collins from the National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) about their program, Celebrating Families. NACoA's mission is to eliminate the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol on children and families impacted by addiction. Celebrating Families is a unique program that focuses on the whole family system and aims to double the reunification process for children involved in child welfare or kinship programs. The program includes family meals, peer group sessions, and activities to strengthen family bonds. NACoA has also adapted the curriculum to meet the needs of multicultural families and offers support in multiple languages. To get involved in Celebrating Families, organizations and individuals can reach out to NACoA through their website or social media channels.

Learn more about NACoA: https://nacoa.org/

Takeaways

- NACoA's mission is to eliminate the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol on children and families impacted by addiction.

- Celebrating Families is a unique program that focuses on the whole family system.

- The program includes family meals, peer group sessions, and activities to strengthen family bonds.

- NACoA has adapted the curriculum to meet the needs of multicultural families and offers support in multiple languages.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview of National Association of Children of Addiction

04:02 Personal Stories and Motivation 

09:24 Celebrating Families Program Origins and Impact 

13:21 Program Structure and Family Integration 

26:24 Addressing Cultural Needs and Expanding Reach 

35:08 Breaking Stigma and Providing Resources 

Full episode transcript: https://reducethestigma.com/breaking-cycles-building-bonds-nacoa/