Research by The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse
(CASA*) at Columbia University consistently finds the more often
children eat dinner with their families:
The less likely they are to smoke, drink or use illegal drugs
The less likely they are to have sex at young ages
They are at lower risk for thoughts of suicide
They are more emotionally content and have fewer behavior
problems
Mission
Putting Family First works to raise awareness about the crucial connections between parents and children, and helps families find balance in their lives.
