The DEA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drug abuse/misuse.
Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2012
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Red Ribbon Week is a great time for parents/youth to take pledge to live drug free. It is never too early for parents to start conversation about dangers of drug use/abuse. Let’s work together to set our kids on path to bright futures where they can follow dreams & achieve goals.
It was an honor to be invited to the Federal Enforcement Homeland Security Foundation 2026 Ridge Awards. And, It was wonderful to spend time with DEAEF board members, Lew Rice and Carol Safir, learn more about the important work of the FEHSF, and to recognize many heroes.
#TakeBackDay is a free event for communities nationwide to properly dispose of old and unneeded medications safely and anonymously. On Saturday, October 24, from 10am-2pm bring those old and unneeded medications to a collection site near you: DEATakeBack.com
The DEAEF is happy to be back at Nan Knox Boys and Girls Club in Fort Lauderdale bringing basketball as a positive and healthy outlet to youth. Thank you coaches Kiara and Alicia! And, thank you @DEAMIAMIDiv Operation Engage for making this program possible. 🏀 @BGCofBroward
Our amazing President and CEO Jill was happy to be at DEA HQS this week, especially during red ribbon month, meeting with DEA Community Outreach about important drug prevention projects. #redribbon
Another great day fishing! 🎣
Back on the water for Day 2! 🎣✨
The momentum continued as LOOP NOLA, the DEA New Orleans Field Division, and the DEA Educational Foundation hosted another fantastic group of youth... this time bringing out 25 students and two chaperones from Garyville Magnet Middle School! #NewOrleans
Through our #OperationEngage initiative, DEA personnel stepped into mentor roles right along the bank: guiding students as they cast their lines, sharing personal experiences, and hosting open discussions about making positive, drug-free life choices.
Outdoor recreation like fishing offers youth a healthy, engaging outlet and proves that strong mentorship makes all the difference. Thank you to Garyville Magnet Middle School and all the DEA team members for making Day 2 such a success! 🐟💪
#DEA #DrugFreeYouth
@DEAHQ
@TheJusticeDept
ALT A family fishing by a calm river surrounded by lush green trees and flowering plants on the bank.
ALT A man wearing a DEA t-shirt and a woman with a blue backpack stand by a calm river surrounded by dense green trees.
Thrilled to be positively impacting young lives together with this awesome program! 🎣 @DEANEWORLEANS @LoopNola
🎣 Hooked on Healthy Choices! 🌿
LOOP NOLA recently partnered with the DEA and the DEA Educational Foundation to host an unforgettable educational fishing day for 28 incredible students and chaperones from Harry S. Truman Middle School in New Orleans!
Beyond casting lines, seven DEA team members joined in to mentor students, share water safety tips, and lead conversations on drug prevention and responsible decision-making.
Experiential outdoor learning shows us that building strong, healthy communities starts with positive mentorship and a lot of fun on the water! 🐟✨
#LOOPNOLA #DEA #YouthMentorship #NewOrleans
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@TheJusticeDept
We’re committed to supporting health & well-being of our community. That’s why we’re proud to partner w/ @AddictionPolicy on Protect Your Brain, a free online course that provides evidence-based information about brain development, substance use, & prevention.
Whether you’re a youth, parent, educator, youth-serving professional, or community member, this course offers valuable tools & knowledge to help support healthy decision-making.
Access the free course here:
English: bit.ly/4b8KhZc
Spanish: bit.ly/3SJJSXs
Excited to be back at Drew Freeman MS working w/ students from @BGCGW. DEAEF & @DEAWashingtonDC Operation Engage are fortunate to continue building meaningful partnerships that strengthen relationships not only with community organizations, but also with the students we serve.
A great day with Harry Truman Middle School students who learned about fishing technique and healthy outlets due to the great partnership with @DEANEWORLEANS Operation Engage, the DEA Educational Foundation and LOOP NOLA! @LoopNola 🎣🎣
In partnership w/ @DEAWashingtonDC Operation Engage we were thrilled to return to SEED School of Maryland to host Teen Academy for 10th graders focusing on drug prevention, lifeskills & future goals. Grateful for amazing instructors & to continue to work w/ great partners/youth!
Thank you @DEAPHILADELPHIA for visiting Hispanic American Assn of DE (HAAD) to speak to Youth Dance Program Students about importance of drug prevention & focusing on positive outlets such as dance AND for supporting this program thru DEA Philadelphia Operation Engage.
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12 strategies for parents to keep your teens safe from addiction. Check out these 12 strategies: bit.ly/4cgTtMK #Prevention #Parents
One of the greatest things about the DEAEF Youth Baseball Program is watching friends cheer on teammates. We need more of this in the world! Thank you Coach Rick for inspiring our youth! ⚾️⚾️
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Prevention starts with delaying first use. The earlier substance use begins, the greater the impact on the developing brain. Age matters. Protect your brain. Check out the APF explainer video.
#ProtectYourBrain #AgeMatters
