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Elizabeth Scerri, Primary Prevention Executive and BABES presenter in Malta, Europe shared the following testimonial about BABES:

“I believe in B.A.B.E.S programme and work very hard in my capacity that every kid has the opportunity to attend the programme in Malta. Sometimes I wonder if in Europe it is active? It will be beautiful opportunity that if you have any contact, please pass to me or if you think I can be of any service to other European country will be an honour to me to promote the B.A.B.E.S.”

Continue reading Looking for BABES Family and Advocates in Europe

Kayla McCoy, Staff Writer

Students at Renaissance High School are currently training to be mentors for the BABES program.

In the training sessions, the students learn the stories of the BABES storybook while using the puppet characters. While one presenter tells his or her story, the remaining trainees behave as a child of the age given to them.

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By Suzanne Spencer, Executive Director Delray Beach Drug Task Force

Living Skills in the Schools based out of Delray Beach is pleased to introduce the BABES curriculum to elementary schools throughout Palm Beach County.

With the fabulous presentations by Miss Gale and Miss Nancy, our prevention puppets have been making the rounds offering curriculum to early elementary and upper elementary schools.

Continue reading “Living Skills in the Schools” In Delray Beach Introduces BABES to Southeast Florida

New Jersey Godparent, Elizabeth McGlinn, held a training beginning March 10, 2016 in Totowa. Seven presenters were trained, including those pictured, who are preforming their first BABES presentation. The training was attended by Rev. Lottie Jones Hood, Yvonne Knox and Jan Lossing, from BABESWORLD Home, who shared in the joy of learning. Special thanks to our new presenter, Ms. Jennifer Carr, who developed a power point production from the training, which she has presented to the Wayne Alliance.

By Cindylou Shaffer

Since the school start in Sept. 2015 through March 4th 2016 we have completed a total of 23 groups. We still have another 12 groups already scheduled for the Spring B.A.B.E.S. calendar, to be completed By mid-May.

Continue reading B.A.B.E.S. Is Very Much Alive and Extremely Well in Delaware County, Pennsylvania!

Staff Writer, Sydneah Burnett

The war against drug abuse has been prevalent for quite some time, with inner city youth being the main targets for money hungry drug dealers. In an effort to combat substance abuse in young people, Beginning Awareness Basic Education Studies (BABESWORLD) was created. A few students from Renaissance High School took advantage of the opportunity to be a part of the program.

Continue reading Renaissance students explore BABESWORLD

Lee Anne Aluotto, Addictions Counselor at Spring Branch Integrated School District (ISD), was successful in advocating to introduce BABES within that school district. Accordingly, BABES World Home is in process of becoming a consulting provider to the school district. Once approved, BABES World Home will provide training to Spring Branch ISD for all 5 curricula within the BABES Lessons in Living Life Skills I: Substance Disorder Prevention program.

Welcome to BABES World, Lee Anne and the Spring Branch ISD!

Joey Sanchez and Mildred Demmert of the Pueblo Department of Education, and Rita Cantsee of the Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health/Prevention are working with BABES World Home to develop a 5-day BABES Training program in Santa Ana, Arizona in late April. This joint BABES training will involve 2 days of certification activity for BABES Trainers, 2 days of BABES Presenter Training, and 1 day of Suicide Prevention activities, which will involve both the BABES Trainers and Presenters. It is expected that a group of 17 to 20 Pueblo and Navajos will be trained during the 5-day BABES Training program.

Rev. Dr. Lottie Jones Hood, BABES Founder and CEO will be present in Santa Ana and will introduce the new Suicide module which has been develop in partnership with the Navajo Nation Department of Behavioral Health/Prevention group.

Please join BABES World Home in welcoming Pueblo Santa Ana to the BABES family.

The BABES Grand Opening and NCA-DD Community Street Festival was a great success!

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