The kickoff webinar for a five-part series on program evaluation was introduced by the Center for Addiction Recovery Support and featured presentations from Dr. Onawa Labelle and Dr. Adam Viera, who discussed CARS's mission and the upcoming webinar series focused on program evaluation. Adam led a detailed session on the CDC's evaluation framework, covering its six steps and emphasizing the importance of evaluation for decision-making and program improvement. The session concluded with discussions on evaluation strategies, ethics, and practical considerations for various program scales, along with encouragement for further learning opportunities and completion of the evaluation form.