Womans BD of the Norwalk Hosp, 5 Isaac St, Norwalk, CT 06850, US

The Courage to Speak Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk, CT, dedicated to empowering youth to be drug-free and encouraging parents to effectively communicate with their children about the dangers of drugs. Founded in 1996 by Ginger and Larry Katz, the organization offers substance use prevention programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as a single-session program for parents called Courage to Speak Courageous Parenting 101. With a team of experts and evidence-based curriculum evaluated and recommended by Yale School of Medicine, the foundation strives to prevent tragedies like the loss of their son, Ian, to a drug overdose. Through presentations at various forums, state and national conferences, the Courage to Speak Foundation reaches children, parents, educators, clergy, professionals, and others. Their programs are implemented by facilitators and teachers across the country, providing tools to keep children safe and educate them about substance use prevention. The foundation's mission is to save lives by empowering youth to make drug-free choices and fostering effective communication between parents and children.Generated from the website