Mission

... to be a catalyst for collaborative efforts to create, sponsor, and endorse educational and social programs designed to help children thrive.

The Community Coalition for Children began in the fall of 1996, to serve the needs of families throughout the region. Our unique collaboration of public, independent and alternative schools, institutions, and community service organizations sponsors dynamic and informative presentations and Teen Summits with practical solutions for living and working with children.

The major vehicle for our efforts is an annual two-day presentation and workshop combination hosted at The Garde Arts Center and Connecticut College. Participants have given us extremely positive feedback regarding our efforts to meet our goals.

Coming October 25-26, 2010...

Hey, Did You Ever Try Drugs?
Answers to Frequently asked Questions about Guiding Kids in an Era of Alcohol, and Other Drugs

The Community Coalition for Children is proud to announce Jeff Wolfsberg as our 14th Annual Speaker.  On October 25, 2010 Jeff will be presenting a program essential to parents, educators/mentors, and everyone else who is in contact with adolescents to attend—YOU!  The program is free to the public and will be held at the Garde Arts Center off State St. in New London, CT from 6-9pm.  The following morning Jeff will be leading a workshop at Connecticut College with middle school and high school students from local schools in Southeastern CT, all of which is sponsored by the Community Coalition for Children.

Jeff Wolfsberg is a highly regarded leader in the world of school-based drug education and early intervention.  With more than a decade of counseling and educational experience, Jeff has worked with more than 1,500 of the world’s finest independent secondary schools, colleges, and universities in enhancing their response to underage drinking, alcohol misuse, and teen drugs.

As a professional speaker and educator, Jeff has designed and presented programs to universities, Fortune 500 companies, educational conferences, and professional associations.  Jeff’s articles and comments on adolescent substance abuse and personal development appear in many publications, including TIME Magazine, The Boston Globe, Educational Digest, Independent School Magazine.  He is a regular guest expert for FOX TV and has provided commentary on adolescent and family wellness for National Public Radio affiliates and other national media outlets.  He is also the author and narrator of the two-disc instructional audio program “Mom, Did You Ever Try Drugs-Answers to the Most-Asked Questions about Parenting, Alcohol and Other Drugs” and “7 Mistakes Parents Make When Talking With Their Teen About Dating.” 

Jeff believes that teens have a natural internal compass to move towards health and it is our instruction that will assist in this natural movement.  He describes this theory by a “Behavioral Model” approach.  The cognitive-behavioral approach teaches students how to anticipate, identify, and manage high-risk situations, while also preparing for the future by striving for lifestyle balance.  Ultimately, it seeks to outfit the student with the necessary behavioral “tools” to use whenever and wherever signs of trouble appear, rather than encouraging students to rely on “willpower” alone to manage behavioral changes.

We encourage you to go to Jeff Wolfsberg’s website at www.jeffwolfsberg.com to find out more information about himself, what people think of him, and further resources he has to offer.