Welcome to CARE

We are a collaborative of institutions and organizations committed to promoting positive youth outcomes and reducing risk. Our work is predicated on the fact that the most effective tools we have at our disposal are the important individuals in young peoples’ lives and the conversations that sustain and nurture those relationships. We are committed to inspiring and cataloging one million such meaningful conversations by 2020. We invite you to join the conversation!

When I’m With You: Addressing Youth Suicide – How to begin approaching the epidemic of youth suicide.

The current hit song “I Like Me Better” by Lauv highlights the powerful nature of connection with others. ...
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My Better Self

In a May/June 2018 Camping Magazine article, “Happy Campers – A Counterintuitive Conversation About Youth Mental Health,” I sought to ...
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Good News, Bad News- An inventory of youth risk behavior in America

When it comes to the topic of youth risk behavior, recent data (and events) present both good news ...
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No Retreat: Convening Communities of Caring in Times of Loss and Grief

As camp professionals we've got a lock on how to plan for, organize, and deliver high-quality summer learning ...
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