May 9, 2007: First Families Building Homes Across America

"North Dakota kids"

North Dakota kids are leaders in the nation...

... in education
... in graduation rates
... and in underage drinking

Only one parent in three hundred believes their child drinks to excess

... yet over half report they have
... and 3 out of 4 kids who drink started before the age of 13

Our kids want and need our guidance

We can influence their decisions about drinking

For help, call this toll-free number:

  1-800-755-2719

You may view the recent commercials in the "Parenting For Prevention" campaign, Instant Messaging (1.7Mb Windows Media) and Texting (2Mb Windows Media).

Let's keep our kids alcohol free... Let's Talk (2Mb Windows Media) ('Let's Talk' transcript) [ If you would like to view these messages, you will need the free Windows Media Player. A copy can be downloaded from the Microsoft web site. ]

If you would like to listen to the current radio spot, I Choose, it is available as streaming audio ('I Choose' transcript). [ You will need the free RealPlayer client software to access this link and a copy can be downloaded from the Real web site. ]

More information about the research (29kB pdf)

If you would like an information packet mailed to you, please fill out our online form.

For more information, please visit these links:

Citizen Corps
North Dakota League of Cities
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Leadership to Keep Children Alcohol Free
North Dakota Department of Health
Biography of First Lady Mikey L. Hoeven