Government well represented at the Healthy Communities Healthy Kids Coalition Meeting

On February 14, 2013 Senator Art Linares, Haddam First
Selectman Paul J. DeStefano, Killingworth First Selectwoman Catherine Iino
met with the Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids (HC-HK) Coalition (www.hc-hk.org) during their monthly meeting. The coalition involves multiple sectors of the community to reduce substance abuse, and it also strives to engage Haddam and Killingworth youth and adults in efforts to educate, implement strategies, and change policy to advance the wellness of the community

Comprised of dedicated volunteers and youth service agencies in Haddam and Killingworth, the Healthy Communities-Healthy Kids Coalition is engaging youth and adults in advancing wellness. Funding is provided by the Drug Free Communities Support Program of the U.S. Department of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. To learn more and get involved, visit www.hc-hk.org.

Attached photo, from left to right:  Haddam First Selectman Paul J. DeStefano, Killingworth First Selectwoman Catherine Iino, Sen. Linares, HKYFS Board Chair Mark Torello, HC-HK Prevention Coordinator Kate Glendon, HKYFS
Executive Director Cheryl Chandler.