Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention is encouraging parents to understand what their kids are texting. In many cases, parents will be shocked that these texts deal with activities involving alcohol, drugs and sex.
New research from the Partnership for a Drug-Free America shows that a third of parents are concerned computers and texting make it harder…
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Parents – Do You Know What Your Kids Are Texting?
Know! The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic Performance
Talbot Partnership for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Prevention is providing information to local schools and athletic organizations in the community about the effects of alcohol on athletic performance.
Specifically, Talbot Partnership is providing some sobering statistics to share with young, aspiring athletes (source – The American Athletic Institute), including:
•Approximately 14 days of training effect is lost after one…
Parents Are Invited To FREE Child Seat Check Events on September 24th
Each year, Child Passenger Safety Week (CPS) is celebrated across the country to remind parents and caregivers of the need to keep children of all ages properly restrained in the seat that meets their weight and height requirements. Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be present on September 24th from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm, Chesapeake Auto Repair, 130 Comet Drive,…
Talbot County Teen Court is Getting Results
…Talbot County Teen Court is a voluntary diversion program that allows first time teen offenders, ages 13 to 17, to be judged by a jury of their peers rather than having their case heard by an intake officer or the Court.
According to Bob Coleman, Talbot County Teen Court Coordinator, “The Talbot County Teen Court’s performance record is exceptional. Nearly
Local MOPS Groups Offering Community, Mothering Support and Hope to Mothers of Young Children
MOPS groups are local communities that help moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys — in this vital season of early mothering. For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there! Through training and development customized to women in this…
Local MOPS Groups Offering Community, Mothering Support and Hope to Mothers of Young Children
MOPS groups are local communities that help moms be better moms by understanding their unique needs, challenges and joys — in this vital season of early mothering. For over 35 years, MOPS has been creating authentic communities where moms gather to experience encouragement, support and hope. But, it doesn’t stop there! Through training and development customized to women in this…
Talbot Youth Attend Youth-to-Youth International Conference in Rhode Island
…Five members of the Talbot County Youth Coalition for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention recently attended a Youth-to-Youth International conference at Bryant University in Springfield,Rhode Island. The students, who included Austin Spurry of St. Michaels High School, Sawyer Spurry, graduate of St Michael’s High School and college student at the University of Maryland; Rachael Whiting of Easton High School, Morgan
Character Counts! Program has Relocated
As a part of our local management board, Community Partnerships for Families and Children, the Character Counts! Program has relocated its offices and resources to 104 Powell Street Centreville, MD 21617.
A Character Counts! library has been created at their new location. The library contains countless books and videos available to the public on a wide range of topics including…
