Data/Research/Policy
Whether you want to explore local data, learn about best policy practices, or dig into the research that supports the field of youth substance use prevention, SPIFFY is actively adding to our ...
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Prevention and Health Equity
At SPIFFY, health equity is at the core of our substance misuse prevention efforts. Our approach is restorative: we aim to implement collaborative, community-driven prevention strategies that ...
Policy
The laws, regulations, and practices that govern schools, institutions, and municipalities often have an impact on risk and protective factors in youth. On this page, you will find a range of ...
Strategic Planning Initiative for Families and Youth (SPIFFY) Coalition is recipient of $100,000 grant for substance abuse prevention
NORTHAMPTON, MA - The SPIFFY Coalition, administered by the Collaborative for Educational Services, is pleased to announce the award of a $100,000 (renewable for up to four years) Massachusetts ...
2024 CADCA National Leadership Forum
Along with numerous staff from other Western MA prevention coalitions, SPIFFY Coalition Coordinator Amy Cronin DiCaprio and SPIFFY Policy, Youth, and School Coordinator Lexi Polokoff attended ...
Amy Cronin DiCaprio, MPH, MPPA
Amy (she/her/hers) has a Masters in Public Health, a Masters in Public Policy and Administration, and a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Feminist Studies from the University of Massachusetts ...
GusNIP Produce Prescription Program boosts healthy food availability and support for local residents
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program’s (GusNIP) Produce Prescription and Nutrition Incentive program has awarded $500,000 over three years to ...
Research
It is important for those working in Public Health to base their strategies in addressing public health issues with a mindful balance of evidence-based research, deep community assessment, and ...
Community
From municipal leaders to those working in youth-serving organizations, everyone has a role in prevention. On this page you’ll find resources for prevention campaigns, toolkits for community ...
Schools
Schools play a critical role in prevention by acting as institutions in which youth not only spend a significant amount of time in, but also serve as a means for health education. ...
Parents and Caregivers
Research consistently demonstrates how critical parents and caregivers are in impacting the likelihood of their children using substances. On this page, you will find an array of resources for ...
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SPIFFY Committees, Task Forces, and Workgroups
Joining a committee or a community task force is a great way for parents, youth, and community professionals to get involved in developing SPIFFY’s ...