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Who/What is CADEKids?
CADEKids is a 22 year old organization that helps kids, grades K-8, make good decisions by teaching them how to control their impulses and avoid conflict, violence and drugs. Currently, we are in 36 schools helping over 8900 kids!

How does CADEKids work?
Through personal attention from our Prevention Specialists in a caring atmosphere, CADEKids provides young children with the skills they need to move successfully through school and life.

The lessons CADEKids teach our kids really “stick” and we’ve seen how a lesson taught today stays with one of our kids all week.

CADEKids Prevention Specialists spend 2-4 days per week onsite at schools using proven curricula that includes basic skills instruction and personal behavioral instruction.

CADEKids Prevention Specialists are trained individuals who are from the same neighborhoods as the kids they help. There is great power in the kids seeing themselves in the Specialists. 

What are the results of CADEKids work?
In recent evaluations, CADEKids school administrators have given high marks for the overall impact of the program on school safety and climate.

Due to CADEKids work, school evaluations have shown significant improvement in student behavior from angry outbursts and bullying to violence and attendance.

The results of CADEKids work are measurable. 98% of CADEKids students are promoted to the next grade. For FY 2008-2009, an overwhelming 76% of teachers and school officials rated CADEKids performance as excellent.

Why is CADEKids important?
In helping children see their own potential for becoming good people and contributing members of their communities, CADEKids programs have a subsequent positive effect on the community.

CADEKids shows kids that what often comes with making good decisions is an increased confidence and overall happiness with oneself. Good choices today lead to more good choices in the future.

The goal of CADEKids is to work closely with students to ensure they steer clear of self-destructive behaviors such as addiction and violence.