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Informed Families

@InformedFamily

Our mission is to help kids grow up safe, healthy, and drug-free. We believe in the POWER of PREVENTION.

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Education and connection make a difference! ❤️ Informed Families joined Dorothy M. Wallace Continuing Opportunities for Purposeful Education Center South’s School Health Fair to share prevention resources and hands-on learning. 🎀 #InformedFamilies
An Informed Families representative hands educational materials to an attendee at the school health fair beside a Red Ribbon Campaign display.

ALT An Informed Families representative hands educational materials to an attendee at the school health fair beside a Red Ribbon Campaign display.

A participant wearing simulation goggles takes part in an interactive learning activity indoors.

ALT A participant wearing simulation goggles takes part in an interactive learning activity indoors.

Another participant adjusts simulation goggles during an interactive learning activity at the school health fair.

ALT Another participant adjusts simulation goggles during an interactive learning activity at the school health fair.

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💜 #GiveMiamiDay is Nov. 19! Early Giving starts Nov. 14. Help kids grow up safe, healthy & drug-free. givemiamiday.org/organizatio…
Official Give Miami Day 2026 Save the Date graphic in purple, featuring November 19, 2026, the Informed Families logo, and the Give Miami Day 15th-anniversary logo.

ALT Official Give Miami Day 2026 Save the Date graphic in purple, featuring November 19, 2026, the Informed Families logo, and the Give Miami Day 15th-anniversary logo.

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⏰ Last chance to make your mark on Red Ribbon Week® 2027! 🎗️ The deadline for the 2027 Red Ribbon Theme Contest is almost here! Have a creative, catchy slogan that inspires a drug-free lifestyle? Submit your idea for a chance to win $500 in Red Ribbon Theme Merchandise! 📅 Deadline: November 6, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST 📩 Submit your entry: [email protected] 🎨 Artwork is optional! Just bring your creativity and a message that inspires healthy, drug-free choices. 🔗 Full contest details: redribbon.org/theme/contest/ Help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with students, families, and educators! #RedRibbonWeek #RedRibbonCampaign #InformedFamilies #RedRibbonThemeContest #DrugFreeKids #PreventionMatters
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Community connection is prevention in action! ❤️ At Homestead National Night Out, Informed Families shared resources and celebrated everyday heroes helping kids grow up safe, healthy & drug-free. 🎀 #NationalNightOut #InformedFamilies #RedRibbonWeek
An Informed Families representative speaks with an attendee and shares materials at an outdoor event booth with red prevention wristbands on the table.

ALT An Informed Families representative speaks with an attendee and shares materials at an outdoor event booth with red prevention wristbands on the table.

A smiling child holds a Red Ribbon Week poster reading Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. at Homestead National Night Out.

ALT A smiling child holds a Red Ribbon Week poster reading Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free. at Homestead National Night Out.

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Prevention is a team effort! 🤝 90+ prevention committee members represent 50+ Florida counties, bringing local voices together to support healthier communities. Strong partnerships help prevention reach further. #PreventionInFlorida #CommunityPrevention
Informed Families Florida prevention impact graphic: 90+ prevention committee members representing 50+ counties throughout Florida.

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Prevention starts with connection! ❤️ Informed Families joined Azalea Park Elementary PTA’s Fall Festival to share resources and celebrate the everyday heroes helping kids grow up safe, healthy & drug-free. 🦸 #InformedFamilies #CommunityPrevention
Informed Families representative and a community member at the Azalea Park Elementary Fall Festival booth.

ALT Informed Families representative and a community member at the Azalea Park Elementary Fall Festival booth.

Informed Families representative with two masked participants at the community event booth.

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Prevention is a nationwide effort, and every voice matters! ❤️ We're spotlighting Mary Navar, a school counselor from El Paso, Texas, who shared her Red Ribbon Story with our National Family Partnership community. From Florida to Texas and beyond, educators and families are helping inspire the next generation to make healthy choices. This Red Ribbon Week, we're celebrating the everyday heroes making a difference! #RedRibbonWeek #InformedFamilies #DrugPrevention #BeAHero – at El Paso, TX
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Early support can make a lasting difference. 💛 In Florida, 18,665 youth received targeted prevention services to identify concerns and potentially connect them with brief intervention. Recognizing needs early matters. #PreventionInFlorida #InformedFamilies
Informed Families Florida prevention impact graphic: 18,665 youth received targeted prevention services for problem identification and potential referral to brief intervention.

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❤️ Strong families grow through everyday connections! Shared meals, fun activities, and meaningful conversations help children feel supported and connected. At Informed Families, we believe prevention starts with connection. 💕 #InformedFamilies #FamilyEngagement #PreventionMatters
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🎃 Florida City, get ready for Trunk or Treat! 📅 Oct. 28 | 4–8 PM 📍 Fasulo Park 🍬 Halloween fun 🏰 Bounce House 🐴 Pony Rides 🎶 Music 🏆 Kids' Costume Contest with cash prizes up to $100! 👻 Winners announced at 7 PM! #FloridaCity #TrunkOrTreat #Halloween2026
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Red Ribbon Week is here! ❤️ Here are 7 simple ways families can participate this week, start meaningful conversations and encourage healthy, drug-free choices. Read the blog: informedfamilies.org/catalys… #RedRibbonWeek #RedRibbonWeek2026 #DrugFree
Red Ribbon Week Is Here: 7 Simple Ways Families Can Participate This Week

Red Ribbon Week Is Here: 7 Simple Ways Families Can Participate This Week

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week 2026 with 7 simple ways families can participate, start meaningful conversations and encourage healthy, drug-free choices.

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Early support can make a lasting difference. 💛 In Florida, 18,665 youth received targeted prevention services to identify concerns and potentially connect them with brief intervention. Recognizing needs early matters. #PreventionInFlorida #InformedFamilies
Informed Families Florida prevention impact graphic: 18,665 youth received targeted prevention services for problem identification and potential referral to brief intervention.

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❤️ #RedRibbonWeek starts TODAY! The @CoralSpringsFL Youth Ambassadors are using their voices to inspire safer, healthier, drug-free communities. 🎬 Watch their 1-minute PSA and help spread the message! @redribbonweek @NationalFamily_ #YouthLeadership – at Coral Springs, FL
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❤️ United for prevention! The DEA & SAMHSA are calling communities to take action for #RedRibbonWeek, Oct. 23–31. Their joint letter recognizes National Family Partnership’s role in making this a nationwide movement. Proud to support it in Florida! 📄  f.mtr.cool/1hn6khfizu
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Prevention works best when communities work together. 💛 In Florida's 2025–2026 impact reporting, 5,269,945 youth were reached through environmental and social norming marketing efforts. Every conversation can help encourage healthier choices. #PreventionInFlorida #InformedFamilies
Comic-style Informed Families graphic: 5,269,945 youth reached through environmental and social norming marketing in Florida.

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🦸‍♀️ Superheroes don't have an age limit! These Orange County seniors are suiting up for #RedRibbonWeek to inspire their grandchildren and communities to stay drug-free. ❤️ Prevention is for EVERY generation! Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™
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💊 Help keep medications out of the wrong hands! On Saturday, October 24, 2026, Hope for Miami is hosting a drive-thru collection site for DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Safely dispose of unwanted or expired medications and help keep our families and communities safe. 📅 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM–2 PM 📍 Hope for Miami – 5911 W. Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33144 Swipe for event details in English and Spanish. Share this resource with your Miami friends and neighbors! 💙 En español: Deseche de forma segura sus medicamentos no deseados o vencidos el sábado 24 de octubre, de 10 a. m. a 2 p. m., en la dirección indicada. More information / Más información: DEATakeBack.com #DEATakeBack #PrescriptionDrugTakeBackDay #MedicationSafety #InformedFamilies #Miami
Spanish flyer for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Hope for Miami, 5911 West Flagler Street, Miami.

ALT Spanish flyer for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Hope for Miami, 5911 West Flagler Street, Miami.

English flyer for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Hope for Miami, 5911 West Flagler Street, Miami.

ALT English flyer for DEA National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 24, 2026, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Hope for Miami, 5911 West Flagler Street, Miami.

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🦸‍♀️❤️ Every family has superheroes, and their greatest superpower is CONNECTION! From sharing meals and laughter to enjoying activities together, these moments remind us that building strong family bonds doesn't have to be complicated. 💛 Through our Family Day® campaign, Informed Families encourages parents and caregivers to make time for meaningful connections that help children feel loved, supported, and empowered to make healthy choices. 🍽️✨A little quality time can make a BIG difference! 💬 What's your family's favorite way to spend time together? #InformedFamilies #FamilyDay #FamilyConnection #StrongerFamilies #PreventionStartsAtHome #EverydayHeroes #HealthyFamilies
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🦸 Family connection is a superpower! Shared meals help kids feel heard and supported. Even a few intentional meals each week count. 🍽️ Save our dinner-table conversation prompts! #FamilyDay #InformedFamilies
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🍽️ Family dinners serve more than food—they build connection! Experts say meaningful meals together help strengthen trust and communication. ❤️ Our Family Day® message: Make time to connect! Read more 👇 parade.com/living/trait-of-f… #FamilyDay

Families Who Eat Dinner Together Tend To Share This Trait

Plus, how often to schedule family dinners to reap the benefits.

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