Prevention Across the Lifespan: Promoting First Relationships

Healthy relationships – with parents and caregivers, with mentors, with peers, and even with oneself – can help promote positive behaviors at any age. This 3-part webinar series will share strategies and programs that can help develop positive relationships across the lifespan from birth to age 29, helping protect children, youth and young adults from substance use.

1. Promoting First Relationships (a program for caregivers of children ages 0-5)
Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Presenter: Dr. Monica Oxford, University of Washington

2. Youth Mentoring (mentoring programs for youth ages 5-18)
Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Presenter: Dr. Thomas Keller, Portland State University

3. Check-in With Yourself/Conéctate Contigo Mismo (a bilingual, English/Spanish self-guided program for young adults ages 18-29)
Thursday, April 2, 2026
Presenters: Dr. Christine Lee and Dr. Griselda Martinez, University of Washington