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(l. – r.): Julie Grapin, grants officer, Children's Aid and Family Services; Liz Mason, senior vice president, Children's Aid and Family Services; Ellen Elias, director, The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources and vice president, prevention & addiction services, Children's Aid and Family Services; and Sosie Coopersmith, project manager, UPS.
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(Paramus, NJ) November 5, 2010 - The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources, a program of Children's Aid and Family Services, received a $5,000 grant from The UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of UPS (NYSE: UPS). The grant will be used for Keeping Teens Safe, a program that educates and empowers teenagers and their parents on the legal and safety issues surrounding underage drinking and drug use. Keeping Teens Safe will be initially launchedin Ridgewood.
"We're enormously grateful to The UPS Foundation for this generous grant, which enables us to deliver Keeping Teens Safe to teenagers, parents and school administrators," says Ellen Elias, director of The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources and vice president, prevention & addiction services, Children's Aid and Family Services. "The teenage years are often tremendously challenging. With all the pressures that teens have to manage on a daily basis, the opportunities to experiment with drugs and alcohol and engage in other risky behaviors surround them. Even teens who don't drink alcohol can easily find themselves in situations where others are drinking or taking drugs. They need to be prepared so they can make safe, smart decisions. Likewise, parents and school administrators need to continue to understand the world of teenagers and how to keep the lines of communication open. This program enables The Center to provide teens, parents and school administrators with the critical information they need to keep our teens healthy and safe."
About The UPS Foundation
Established in 1951 and based in Atlanta, GA., The UPS Foundation identifies specific areas where its backing clearly impacts social issues. In support of this strategic approach, The
UPS Foundation has identified the following focus area for giving: non-profit effectiveness, economic and global literacy, encouraging diversity, community safety and environmental sustainability.
In 2009, The UPS Foundation distributed nearly $43.6 million worldwide through grants that benefit organizations or programs such as Keeping Teens Safe and provide support for building stronger communities.
"The UPS Foundation is committed to funding impactful programs that make a meaningful difference in our communities – so we are proud to support The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources' efforts to Keep Teens Safe," said Ken Sternad, president of The UPS Foundation.
About The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Resources provides community and school-based education programs about alcohol and drug abuse and advocates for responsive prevention and treatment services. The Center's offices are located in Hackensack and its services are available throughout Bergen County. The Center is a program of Children's Aid and Family Services,
one of the leading nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for 110 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs. For more information, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org.
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Children's Aid and Family Services is one of the largest regional, nonprofit human services organizations serving northern New Jersey. The agency is fully accredited and has served the community for more than 110 years. Its mission is to preserve, protect and, when needed, provide families. Motivated by compassion for vulnerable children, young adults, frail elderly and their families, it provides high-quality and innovative services that meet their social, educational and emotional needs. For more information, call 201.261.2800 or visit www.cafsnj.org. | 
