Parent/Caregiver Workshops

The Emily’s Hope Youth Prevention Coalition will be holding biannual workshops to help parents and caregivers strengthen family relationships through effective communication, insights into youth development, and the latest information on drug trends, covering substances from alcohol to fentanyl.

Upcoming Workshops

Can’t Look Away: The Dangers of Social Media

🗓️ Monday, March 2, 2026

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 Orpheum Theater

Sponsored By Avera

REGISTER HERE

Panelists:

Angela Kennecke, Founder of Emily’s Hope 

Laura Marquez-Garrett- Harvard Law graduate and attorney at Social Media Victims Law Center specializing in litigation against tech companies for social media–related harms

Amy Neville- President at Alexander Neville Foundation and advocate for online safety after losing her son to fentanyl purchased via social media

Dr. Jackmon- licensed Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years experience

Previous Workshops:

Not MY Kid: Understanding Youth Substance Use Risks & Prevention

🗓️ Monday, November 3, 2025

🕕 6:00–8:00 PM

📍 Lincoln High School Auditorium

Featured Speakers:

• Angela Kennecke – Founder of Emily’s Hope, sharing Emily’s story
• Rafael Mattei – Acting Special Agent in Charge, DEA, speaking on current drug trends

Panelists:

• Angela Kennecke
• Rafael Mattei
• Tiffany Kashas, MAIS, LAC, CPS – Licensed Addiction Counselor and Certified Prevention Specialist
• Artica Franklin – Through Young Voices at LSS; young adult with a parent who struggled with substance use disorder

The evening will conclude with a panel discussion and Q&A with prevention and recovery experts and voices with lived experience.

Hosted by the Youth Prevention Coalition, this workshop addresses multiple substances, including alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, methamphetamines, fentanyl, and other illicit drugs.

This event is free and open to all parents, caregivers, and community members.