The Courage To Speak Foundation, based in Norwalk, CT, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth to be drug-free and encouraging effective communication between parents and children about the dangers of drugs. Founded in 1996 by Ginger and Larry Katz after the loss of their son Ian to a drug overdose, the organization offers evidence-based substance use prevention programs for elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as a program for parents called Courage To Speak Courageous Parenting 101.
With a team of experts, the Courage To Speak Foundation develops and implements substance use prevention curriculum that has been evaluated and recommended by Yale School of Medicine. Through presentations, community forums, and educational programs, the foundation strives to fulfill Ginger's promise to prevent similar tragedies from happening to other families, making a significant impact in the field of youth drug prevention.
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