Strengthening Families Program

Santa Fe Adolescent Services
A non profit agency providing drug/alcohol prevention, intervention and counseling services to adolescents and their families since 1994.

7524 Mosier View Court, Suite 200 Fort Worth, TX. 76118 817 492 4673

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Strengthening Families Program
For Youth Ages 10 -14 and their Families

The Strengthening Families Program (SPF) is a nationally recognized curriculum designed to:

Help parents build on their strengths in showing care & concern while setting limits.
Help youth develop skills to handle peer pressure and build a positive future.
Help families grow, affirm, and support each other.

Program Description:

Designed to build protective factors for youth and reduce family related risk factors for adolescents.
Includes seven session curriculum and two “booster” sessions.
Parents and youth meet separately for first hour than join together as a family for second hour.
Sessions held at various locations throughout the community.
Activities are interesting and engaging.

Helping Families:

Develop effective communication skills.
Build positive relationships with each other.
To appreciate the value of having fun together.
To access support through community resources.

Helping Youth:

Helping Parents

Develop a healthy future orientation.

Develop appreciation for their parents/caregivers.

Learn skills for dealing with peer pressure.

Develop tools to avoid problems with alcohol and other drugs.

Learn nurturing skills that support children.

Develop ways to effectively discipline and guide their youth.

Learn how to set limits in a caring manner.

Have a greater understanding of the challenges in their children’s lives.

SFP Dates & Locations

Gloria and Michelle Epperson

Irma Marsh Middle School

415 Hagg Drive

Fort Worth, TX 76114 Monday May 29, 2006-lesson1

Saint Thomas Church

2920 Azle

Fort Worth, TX 76106 Thursday June 1, 2006-lesson 1

Contact information:

Gloria Solis: Michelle Epperson:

(817) 492-4673 ext. 106 (817) 492-4673 ext. 111

gsolis@santafeyouth.org mepperson @santafeyouth.org

Becky and Naidine

Iglesia Buen Samaritano

3427 Strong
Fort Worth, TX 76120 Monday May 29, 2006-lesson 1

Berry Elementary

1800 Joyce Street

Arlington, TX 76010 Tuesday May 30, 2006-lesson 1

Contact information:

Naidine Nieva: Becky Runkel:

(817) 492-4673 ext. 112 (817) 492-4673 ext. 105

nnieva@santafeyouth.org brunkel@santafeyouth.org

Jeannie and Michelle Miller

Hutcheson Junior High

2101 Browning Dr.
Arlington, TX 76010 Tuesday May 30, 2006-lesson 1

Merit Chemical Dependency

3807 East Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 75146 Thursday June 1, 2006-lesson 1

Contact information:

Michelle Miller: Jeannie Luna:

(817) 492-4673 ext. 123 (817) 492-4673 ext. 122

mmiller@santafeyouth.org jluna@santafeyouth.org

To speak with someone about the SFP please contact:

Gloria Solis, Team Leader
(817) 492-HOPE