Hey My Child Teen Summit TADAS

Hey My Child Teen Summit Success TADAS (Teens Against Drinking  And Smoking) was founded in March of 2017 by Altamease Rowe-Caldwell, grievous heartbreaking news day after day of the senseless murders of our youth was overwhelming. Unfortunately, the murder rate continues to rise.  Our children’s blood is staining the streets of our cities, they are dying too young. Mothers and fathers are burying their babies, which goes against the order of nature. Mrs. Rowe-Caldwell and other parents with the same concerns came together to formed the nonprofit. 

Our Mission

“Hey My Child” Teen Summit  TADAS(Teens Against Drinking  And Smoking) goal is to reach and teach our youth.  While addressing subjects such as homelessness, hunger,  bullying, suicide awareness-prevention, mental health, teen parenting and the effects of domestic violence on our children. We seek to empower and educate them by providing compassion, understanding, and encouragement. Overall, creating a life-changing experience that promotes a productive and self-efficient way of life. 

 Our Vision

Hey My Child Teen Summit TADAS(Teens Against Drinking  And Smoking)  focus is to help our youth become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, and physically well.  Our vision is to host Teen Summit events throughout the state of FL in economically disadvantaged areas, have a high homicide rate, and that has a higher poverty rate than average. Poverty, hunger, and homelessness cause hopelessness, despair, and desperation.  Our Teen Summits bring the youth, parents, schools, and community together not only to address these issues but come up with solutions. Along with the Teen Summits, our workshops will provide resources to employment, continuing education, life skills such as finance management, health and fitness, and getting back on the right track after making mistakes.  Finally, our vision is to open a Second Chance Charter School in the year 2022 for 6, 7, and 8th graders. Education empowers, prepares, builds self-confidence, self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and Hope.