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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:
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Help parents build on their
strengths in showing care & concern while setting limits.
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Help youth develop skills to
handle peer pressure and build a positive future.
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Help families grow, affirm,
and support each other.
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Program Description:
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Designed to build protective
factors for youth and reduce family related risk
factors for adolescents.
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Includes seven session curriculum
and two “booster” sessions.
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Parents and youth meet separately
for first hour than join together as a family
for second hour.
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Sessions held at various locations throughout
the community.
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Activities are interesting and engaging.
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Helping Families:
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Develop effective
communication skills.
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Build positive
relationships with each other.
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To appreciate the value
of having fun together.
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To access support
through community resources.
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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. |
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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:
(817) 492-4673 ext. 106
gsolis@santafeyouth.org
Michelle
Epperson:
(817)
492-4673 ext. 111
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:
(817) 492-4673, ext. 112
nnieva@santafeyouth.org
Becky Runkel:
(817) 492-4673, ext. 105
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:
(817) 492-4673 ext. 123
mmiller@santafeyouth.org
Jeannie
Luna:
(817)
492-4673 ext. 122
jluna@santafeyouth.org |
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