About Me

  • Founded the I.D.F.Y. (Idaho Drug Free Youth) program.

  • Received the “Outstanding Community Service Award” from the Governor of Idaho for youth programs that make a difference.

  • Received the “Chairman’s Award and decrees by the city of Coeur d’ Alene for youth work.

  • Founded the S.O.A.R.I.N.G. youth program using aviation as therapy:  www.soaringyouth.org

  • Received national recognition in U.S.A. TODAY and CBS news for innovative approaches in counseling youth and families.

First IDFY Card Issued by Joe McCarron in 1990

The First IDFY Card Issued by Joe In 1990.

A Soaring Mom made this video as a thank you to Joe and the Soaring program.