Informed Families/The Florida Family Partnership

06/02/2026

Building stronger communities starts with connection. 🤝

Our team was proud to participate in the Good Neighbor Day America 250 Resource Fair, an event that brought together organizations, families, and community members to celebrate service, kindness, and civic engagement as part of the nationwide America250 initiative. Through volunteerism and community partnerships, Good Neighbor Day America encourages people across the country to come together through acts of kindness and service.

At Informed Families, we know prevention happens when communities are connected, informed, and supported. Events like these provide valuable opportunities to share resources, build relationships, and connect individuals and families with programs that promote health, wellness, and drug-free lifestyles.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions, and learned more about the resources available in our community. Together, we’re creating a safer, healthier future for all.

05/31/2026

Parents are facing a changing landscape when it comes to youth substance use, from va**ng and THC products to social media influence and counterfeit pills.

Our latest blog breaks down what families should know heading into summer and why prevention-focused conversations matter before problems start.

Read the full blog here: https://www.informedfamilies.org/catalyst/youth-drug-trends-2026

Learn what parents should know about youth drug trends in 2026, including va**ng, THC products, social media, and prevention conversations.

05/30/2026

Summer brings more freedom, but kids and teens still benefit from simple routines that support mental wellness, healthy choices, and family connection.

A little structure can help reduce stress, improve sleep, encourage positive habits, and create more opportunities for meaningful conversations at home.

Read our latest blog for practical ways families can create a healthy summer balance.

Help kids and teens stay mentally well this summer with simple routines that support sleep, connection, healthy choices, and family communication.

05/29/2026

Informed Families was grateful to visit Start Off SmartTeen Afterschool Program at The Healing Sanctuary in Homestead.

During the visit, teens learned about the dangers of drinking and driving and participated in an interactive impaired goggles activity. The activity brought a lot of smiles and laughter, while also helping students better understand how impairment can affect balance, awareness, and decision-making.

A special thank you to Start Off Smart for sharing this kind message: “Thank you to Informed Families for a great presentation on the dangers of drinking and driving!!!”

Joel Mesa looks forward to visiting again this fall for Red Ribbon Week.

05/26/2026

Talking with teens about mental health does not have to feel overwhelming.

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and National Prevention Week, we’re sharing simple ways parents, caregivers, and trusted adults can start meaningful conversations about stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and emotional wellbeing.

Small check-ins can make a big difference. Read the full blog for approachable conversation starters and prevention-focused tips.

https://www.informedfamilies.org/catalyst/how-to-talk-to-teens-about-mental-health

Learn simple ways to talk with teens about stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and emotional wellbeing during Mental Health Awareness Month.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Informed Families honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

May we pause with gratitude, reflect with respect, and remember the families and loved ones who carry their legacy forward.

05/24/2026

Connection is at the heart of prevention. 💙

Informed Families was proud to attend the Miami Community Newspapers Breakfast Function with newly elected City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins.

Mayor Higgins is one of the longest-serving members of the Commission, with more than six years of service, and she has been a longtime supporter of Informed Families and our mission.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to connect with local leaders, community partners, and neighbors who care about building safer, healthier futures for youth and families across Miami.

05/24/2026

Informed Families was grateful to take part in a Communities Talk event with Hope for Miami at B. Wright Leadership Academy.

This event gave students the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about prevention, healthy decision-making, and the importance of staying drug free.

We are always proud to partner with organizations and schools that are committed to helping youth grow up safe, healthy, and supported.

05/23/2026

Movement is more than exercise. It can be a powerful part of prevention.

Informed families partner with a few of our fitness partners to bring movement and yoga to Oak Ridge neighborhood center for families, creating space for wellness connection and healthier coping skills.

Activities like yoga, mindfulness, and movement can help reduce stress support, emotional resilience and strengthen protective factors for parents, youth and families.

Thank you to our fitness partners and everyone who joined us in supporting wellness and prevention in our community!

05/20/2026

We are honored to share that Informed Families has been recognized by the Orange County Council PTA as a **Business Partner of the Year** for our partnership with Union Park Middle School PTSA.

This recognition reflects the heart of our mission: helping students, families, and school communities stay safe, healthy, and drug-free through prevention education.

Through workshops, classroom sessions, Red Ribbon Week activities, Safe Classroom programming, and interactive prevention lessons, we are proud to support students as they learn about va**ng, alcohol, drug misuse, peer pressure, and healthy decision-making.

Thank you to Union Park Middle School PTSA for this meaningful nomination and partnership. Together, we are helping youth build the knowledge and confidence to make positive choices.