Parenting Awareness Michigan - Prevention Network

Guiding Principles

We value, embrace, and respect the uniqueness of everyone and all families.
We believe informed and effective parenting is a key factor in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug misuse, as well as the prevention of child maltreatment.
We believe that everyone deserves access to the most current knowledge and tools necessary to provide and foster a nurturing and healthy environment for children.
We value collaboration and the strength that comes from sharing experiences and resources among parents/caregivers, families, professionals, and communities.
We believe in the importance of active education of state and local leadership to support and build strong families, communities, and resilient children.

Parenting Awareness Michigan Resource Page

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New PAM Resource Page

34th Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference
Save the Date! Monday, November 9th, 2026
Location: TBA

33rd Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference: A Great Success!

Thank you to all who attended the 33rd Annual Parenting Awareness Michigan Conference in Traverse City. Your participation made this year’s event truly special. We look forward to seeing you again next year as we continue strengthening families and communities across Michigan.

Conference Details

March is Parenting Awareness Month

Introducing the new Parenting Awareness Month website! You’ll find information to attend PAM’s webinar series celebrating parents and caregivers in March, resources, and more!

Parenting Awareness Month Website View the 2025 Proclamation Here

Share a Local PAM Activity

We would love to share your local parenting or family-related event with our network.

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PAM Feedback Survey

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2025 PAM Program Feedback Survey! Your input helps shape our work and strengthen support for families across Michigan. View the summary below to see what we learned and how we’re taking action.

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Parenting Awareness Michigan (PAM) 5-Year Strategic Plan

We are excited to share our 5-year strategic plan, which focuses on strengthening our network, enhancing communication, expanding our outreach directly to parents, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission. Click the link below to learn more about how we are planning for the future and supporting parents across Michigan.

PAM Strategic Plan

Trusted Partners

Partnership to End Addiction The nation’s leading organization dedicated to addiction prevention, treatment and recovery, we are a community of researchers, advocates, clinicians, communicators and more.

Face Addiction Now Formerly Families Against Narcotics FAN creates a support network for those affected by addiction so no family or individual need suffer alone.

Children Trust Michigan Children Trust Michigan serves as a voice for Michigan’s children and families and promotes their health, safety, and welfare by funding effective local programs and services that prevent child abuse and neglect.

Michigan Alliance for Families Resources to connect families of children with disabilities to resources to help improve their children’s education.

Michigan’s Children Public Policy in the best interest of children and families

Parent Action for Healthy Kids Family engagement is a fundamental element for helping our youth succeed

Parents Against Vaping E-Cigs Founded by concerned moms, PAVe advocates for the health & safety of our kids and educates parents about the dangers of e-cigarette & JUUL use.

Possibilities for Change Teen Speak offers educational resources that professionals can provide to parents to help improve parent-teen relationships!

MiSHCA A network of school health experts that promote the health and safety of students, families, and school staff using research-based approaches that improve students’ academic and health outcomes.

InPACT At Home The InPACT at Home program is Michigan’s leading resource for strengthening school-home connections by empowering families to engage in physical activity together, promoting health, well-being, and academic success.

Upcoming Trainings & Events

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Feb01

Sunday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMCMHA Annual Winter ConferenceCoalition Community Change

CMHA Annual Winter Conference SAVE THE DATE Pre-Conference February 1, 2026 Main Conference, February 2-3, 2026 Important Update About 2026 Events & Trainings CMHA is excited to be launching a […]

Feb02

Monday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM36th Annual National LeadershipCoalition Community Change

Call for Presentations CADCA invites proposals for training sessions that highlight the latest research, innovative program successes, lessons learned, or effective solutions to common challenges. Sessions should be interactive, engaging, […]

Dec08

Monday · 12:00 AM-12:00 AMEthics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention PractitionersCoalition Community Change

Ethics in Prevention: A Guide for Substance Misuse Prevention Practitioners This two-week, asynchronous, online moderated course explores the six principles of the Substance Misuse Prevention Code of Ethics, brought to […]

Apr28

Tuesday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMMiSHCA’s Connecting with Kids through School Health ConferenceGeneral

Connecting with Kids Through School Health Save the Date: April 28-29, 2026 Bay City, MI MiSHCA coordinates the bi-annual Connecting with Kids through School Health Conference since 2015. With over […]

May05

Tuesday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMThe National Conference on Drug-Endangered ChildrenGeneral

The National Conference on Drug-Endangered Children Save the Date: May 5-7, 2026 SAHARA Las Vegas / Las Vegas, NV Join us in Las Vegas for the NADEC 26 Conference, a […]

Aug06

Wednesday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PMGrant Writing 101: An 8-Step Roadmap to Funding SuccessGeneral

Grant Writing 101:An 8-Step Roadmap to Funding Success August 6, 2025 10:00–12:00 PM CT Virtual Webinar

Oct16

Thursday · 12:00 AM-11:59 PM27th Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards DinnerMichigan Coalition to Reduce Underage DrinkingFood Bank of Eastern MI

27th Annual Drug-Free Kids Campaign Awards Dinner October 16 Gaylord National /National Harbor, MD The Drug-Free Kids Campaign is a reminder of the incredible strides we have made together, and […]

May21

Thursday · 9:00 AM-4:00 PMMichigan ACE InitiativeParenting Awareness Michigan

Michigan ACE Initiative Mark your calendar for the 2026 MIACE Conference Thursday, May 21, 2026, 9:00am – 4:00pm The 2026 MIACE Conference will be hosted by the Kirkhof College of […]

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