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5/1/2023 - Tips to make Prom and Graduation Season memorable in the most positive way

Fairfield CARES wishes everyone a fun and safe prom and graduation season

Take the Pledge & Loving Your Child Like Mine

Fairfield CARES is starting two prevention initiatives for parents.  Fairfield CARES will be asking parents and adults who have contact with young people to pledge not to make alcohol available to youth and when they do they will receive a “Took The Pledge” Card and a “Loving Your Child Like Mine” refrigerator magnet or cling.

 

Review this fact sheet from the National Institute of Health and talk with your high school grads about celebrating safely:

Fairfield households with High Schoolers received a postcard with a refresher on Connecticut Social Host Laws:
Please take a moment with your teen and review your expectations and hopes for a fun evening that will be memorable in the most positive way.

 
SetTheRulesCT is an excellent resource for parents to help prevent underage drinking.

Your Teen Magazine offers great tips for Prom Night Safety.

Power to the Parent offers an entire site devoted to prom tips, including a video and brochure.