Idaho’s Youth Are Forging a Healthier Tomorrow |
With a Strong Community of Hope, Anything is Possible |
In Idaho, where 1 in 4 youth use e-cigarettes, the urgency for vaping prevention is clear. More than 80 school communities are integrating CATCH My Breath into their curriculum through the support of Idaho’s seven local public health districts. Middle and high school students are not just learning — they're advocating for themselves and their peers to embrace a vape-free life. Our recent visit to Idaho showcased their important efforts and supportive networks in action as we listened to the resounding voices of empowered youth throughout schools. Experience firsthand the unity of a community standing strong against vaping in the video above.
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Millions of dollars will be distributed to over 1,500 school districts |
School districts across our country made their voices heard by filing a class action lawsuit against JUUL Labs, Inc., the maker of JUUL e-cigarettes that were intentionally and harmfully marketed to youth. CATCH has not only been at the forefront in following this monumental settlement, but also in serving as a long-trusted expert to school districts in substance misuse prevention.
Whether your school district was a plaintiff in this lawsuit or not, we are here to support you and your staff with best prevention practices and resources that promote a vape-free life for students.
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Vaping Prevention Trainings |
"I really liked the training. I’m excited to implement CATCH My Breath and I know my students will enjoy it."
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We offer two impactful training options to support your journey in implementing CATCH My Breath in your community. Although training is not required to access our free curriculum, it is highly recommended for fidelity of implementation and sustainability. We invite you to register in advance as training spots fill up fast. Please contact us for questions or to schedule a private training.
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Option 1: CATCH My Breath Implementation Training |
Participants who complete this training will be able to implement CATCH My Breath within their community. Register for an open training.
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Option 2: CATCH My Breath Train-the-Trainer |
Participants who complete this training and pass the open-book exam will be certified to facilitate the implementation training (Option 1) with educators in their community. Register for an open training.
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Thanks to the generous support from the New York Health Foundation, we will provide free vaping prevention training and resources to middle and high school public educators as part of our CATCH My Breath NYC Schools initiative. This initiative will be during the 2023-2025 school years in collaboration with our partners at the New York City Public Schools and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Recently, we trained 140 educators and are looking forward to future trainings. Watch the prime time coverage of our initiative with Bill Ritter on WABC-TV’s Eyewitness News Extra Time featuring Marcella Bianco, CATCH Director of Government Partnerships.
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Over the past year, we have collaborated with the Texas PTA to provide their parents with valuable resources on youth vaping prevention. Please visit their website to request access to an educational video hosted by our Implementation Specialist, Priscila Garza, PhD. We thank the Texas PTA for their shared commitment in reaching parents about the importance of prevention and children safety.
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Thank you to all of our partners who shared with students in their communities about our Youth Advisory Board opportunity. We received over 65 applications from students in 23 states, including internationally. Together, we are empowering our youth.
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CATCH Global Foundation (“CATCH”) is a leading expert in the development and dissemination of school-based children’s health and wellness programs that are evidence-based and evidence-informed. CATCH offers curriculum aligned with national standards for grades Pre-K through 12 that focuses on health and physical education, social-emotional learning, youth vaping prevention, sun safety, and oral health. Additionally, CATCH provides professional development training to thousands of educators each year and reaches over 3 million youth annually in the United States and internationally. CATCH was founded in 2014 with support from the UTHealth Houston School of Public Health and Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Visit catch.org to learn more.
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