Making a Difference

ICAN’s Mission is to provide free, comprehensive programs that empower youth to be productive, self-confident, and responsible members of the community.

ICAN offers equal access and free programs to every kid who wants to participate – programs that are proven effective at preventing substance abuse, gang activity and other delinquency among youth…building social and academic success. Youth are four times more likely to engage in delinquent behavior if not involved in structured, supportive activities when they are out of school. Further, studies have shown that the annual cost of substance abuse to the nation is over $510 billon, and is among one of the most costly health problems our communities face.

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration suggests that if effective prevention programs, like those offered by ICAN, were implemented nationwide, substance abuse initiation would decline for 1.5 million youth. Further, the Southwest Prevention Institute estimated that for every $1 invested in prevention programs, there is a $10 savings to the community in the need for future behavioral health and justice system costs.

ICAN is an investment in the future of our children and in the future of Chandler.

To learn more about ICAN’s mission, unique approach, and more, click here for ICAN’s Case for Support.