Media Advisory
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families Office of Public Affairs Washington, DC	For Immediate Release Date: September 21, 2007 Contact: Tara Wall Phone: 202-401-9215

 

Nevada To Receive Federal Grant To Combat Teen Drug Use

WASHINGTON , D.C. ---The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award $3.74 million to the state of Nevada over the next five years in order to address the growing problem of methamphetamine addiction among the nation’s youth.

The grant announcement will take place at a news conference featuring Joan Ohl, Commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families.

WHO:	Joan Ohl, Commissioner Administration on Children, Youth and Families
WHAT:	ACF child welfare grant for Nevada
WHEN:	Monday, September 24, 2007 11:00 a.m. PDT
WHERE:	WestCare Foundation (main office) 900 Grier Drive Las Vegas, NV

To schedule an interview with Joan Ohl, contact Tara Wall at 202-401-9215 or tara.wall@acf.hhs.gov.