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Mission: We are a coalition of parents, educators, and community members committed to promoting the well being of youth in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships. We serve as a resource to families as they help their children form a positive self-image, make healthy choices, and reduce the use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD).

ARCH News / Quick Links ARCH Presents The Adolescent Brain Hormones, Smartphones & Parental Groans The November 3, 2011 ARCH event on the Adolescent Brain was standing room only. Please click here to review the slide presentation from that event. ARCH is planning a follow-up event for spring 2012. The presenter will discuss the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the developing (adolescent) brain. ****************** 1. "Get The Facts" Handout      2. Alcohol and the Law: excerpts from the Pennsylvania Crimes Code      http://www.lcb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/alcohol___the_law/17511 3. Tom Hagey’s letter - http://www.archcares.org/teen_party_ltr.pdf

2012 ARCH Community Meetings 9:00-10:15 AM Wed, January 25, 2012 Wed, February 22 Wed, March 21 Wed, April 25 Wed, May 23 Location: T/E School District Administrative Office T/E School District Administration Offices West Valley Business Center 940 W Valley Rd, Suite 1700, Wayne, PA 19087 Map

"Parent-Connect" Webinar Series ARCH (Area Residents Caring & Helping) is proud to offer all Tredyffrin/Easttown School District families the opportunity to participate in parent focused webinars that will provide valuable information as you help your child to make healthy choices and decisions. February Webinars Monday, February 6, 2012 Defining Nutrition in a World of Chemicals Tuesday, February 7, 2012 Strength, Endurance & Growth: Cardinal Components of Youth Fitness February 2012 2012 Schedule - click here For information and session registration, please contact: ARCHcares@gmail.com.

2012 Parent Sessions (free) Framework for Support in Raising Children " Boundary Setting with your Teen " January 24, 2012 7:00 PM " Defining Resilience " Changing the way we see conflict and how we resolve pain and overcome trauma. February 28, 2012 7:00 PM "Social Norming and Parenting Structure" A framework for support in raising teens.. March 27, 2012 7:00 PM "Teen Mental Health Issues with Louis Bevilacqua" April 24, 2012 7:00 PM DART Brochure   |    DART Parent Program Information

ARCH recently hosted a Community Forum that explored 'situations' that parents encounter regarding their teen's social life. To view the five 'situations' that were discussed: Click here

Chester County Drug & Alcohol Information & Referral 24 hour Toll Free number 1-866-286-3767 All calls are private and confidential.

Race to Nowhere ARCH was pleased to be host a screening of Race to Nowhere last month. The movie was SOLD OUT in advance. ARCH welcomed over 100 people to watch this provocative movie. Afterwards there was time for audience reaction, reflection and sharing of personal experiences. It was community exchange at its best. Several Race to Nowhere screenings were held in our area over the last year. It is our understanding that this phase of distribution is over. Please consult the Race to Nowhere website for information about the future of this effort. http://www.racetonowhere.com/

ARCH is a 501c3 non-profit organization and accepts tax-deductible contributions.
Donations can be made directly to ARCH (PO Box 149, Paoli, PA, 19301)
or through United Way # 03901.

For more information,
contact Gwenn Mascioli (GwennMascioli@verizon.net)
or Roann Brown (roannbrown@comcast.net)

last update 11/6/2011