The people hurt most by drugs and alcohol don't even use them; they are the CHILDREN impacted by parental substance use disorders. The National Association for Children of Addiction (NACoA) believes that none of these vulnerable children should grow up in isolation and without support. NACoA is the national nonprofit 501 (c) 3 membership and affiliate organization working on behalf of children of alcohol and drug dependent parents. Our mission is to eliminate the adverse impact of alcohol and drug use on children and families. • We work to raise public awareness. • We provide leadership in public policy at the national, state, and local levels. • We advocate for appropriate, effective and accessible education and prevention services. • We facilitate and advance professional knowledge and understanding.