Where families learn and youth thrive.
- Plan and offer programs that help parents raise healthy, resilient children
- Identify family and youth education needs within Waterford
- Provide educational courses that strengthen families and reduce juvenile delinquency
The WYA Family and Youth Education Committee volunteers plan and offer programs to help parents raise healthy children. Committee objectives are to determine family and youth education needs within Waterford and fill the gaps of services with educational programming. All educational course offerings are designed to assist in accomplishing our mission of strengthening families and preventing/reducing juvenile delinquency.
The WYA Family Education Committee conducts workshops and classes to inform and educate Waterford youth and parents. Some of our prior topics have included: anger management, depression, suicide prevention, sexting, fraud and shoplifting prevention, parenting skills, and alcohol/drug misuse. Communication about events is sent via Peachjar, email, and the WYA Facebook page.
Substance Abuse
An Educational Video Series Brought to You by WYA Youth and Family Education Committee
Our WYA YouTube Channel, the Waterford Youth Assistance Youth and Education Committee has issued several educational videos on a substance abuse-related topic. You can view all released videos to date on the Waterford Youth Assistance YouTube Channel.
Week 1 Video (February 4, 2021): Vaping and Marijuana
Week 2 Video (February 11, 2021): Tips for Parents with Teens on Preventing Substance Abuse
Week 3 Video (February 18, 2021): Nitrous Oxide Toxicity or “Whippets”
Week 4 Video (February 25, 2021): Opiates
Week 5 Video (March 4, 2021): Inhalants
Week 6 Video (March 11, 2021): Alcohol
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