us, the strong sense of community and the values/work ethic
we are so well known for. There is a sense of pride when we
hear stories of picking potatoes or surviving the long, cold
winter. We share a common experience that is built on the
strength of relationships, traditions, and values.
community drug and alcohol abuse among young people.
As part of their comprehensive approach, CADET began
building a Developmental Asset model for the community.
With so many negative messages in the world, it is not
surprising that the hopeful message of Developmental
Assets has been warmly received. Caribou is focusing on
Developmental Assets can be built by anyone, what matters in the end, what you will really remember…
anywhere, at any time, but they flourish most in communities skipping rocks, laughing with a friend, and comforting a
like Caribou that continue to have backyard swings, Sunday neighbor.
dinners and committed individuals who work to instill the
idea of community. Caribou has such a committed group, Caribou Middle School Builds Developmental Assets
the Community Alcohol and Drug Enforcement Team
Caribou Middle School was quick to contribute
(CADET). CADET, a local coalition, has been working
to the community Development Assets model. In the
since 1991 on the establishment of school-based drug and
alcohol policies, the promotion of prevention programs in fall of 2009, they formed a group of 7th and 8th grade
schools, and town hall meetings to address the concerns of students called the Developmental Asset Team. The team
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