A brief overview of the Moyer Foundation’s Camp Mariposa, a national addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth who have been impacted by substance misuse in their families. Launched in 2007 in Seattle, Camp Mariposa now operates in more than 12 locations across the country, providing services to children ages 9 to 12. Part of the Addiction Policy Forum’s Spotlight series which highlights innovative programs to address the opioid crisis.
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Spotlight: The Moyer Foundation's Camp Mariposa
An overview of the Moyer Foundation's Camp Mariposa which provides a camp experience for youth who have been impacted by substance misuse in their families.