The Strengthening Families Program is designed to help families build stronger, more positive relationships, with a special focus on strengthening connections between parents and youth. In a supportive and welcoming environment, families come together to share a meal, engage in meaningful conversations, and develop skills that can help them navigate challenges and work toward their individual and family goals.
What is the Strengthening Families Program?
Families can expect a fun, interactive experience where parents and youth learn together through engaging activities, cross-cultural teaching, and videos that demonstrate real parent-child interactions. The rigorously evaluated program uses user-friendly materials to help families prepare for the transition to the teen years—all in a welcoming environment that includes a free dinner.
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What Will You Learn?
Ways To Build On Your Strengths As A Parent
Decreasing
Family Conflict
Building Positive Relationships Between Family Members
Creating Stronger, Safer Communities
RX360
Included in our 8 week cohort we provide free substance abuse trainings to help parents and youth be more informed on the current opioid crisis.
Rx360 is a research-based curriculum to raise awareness of the Rx problem, the risks of misuse, resistance strategies, and methods for proper storage and disposal. The training has three different modules: Youth (middle/high school), Parents, and Community.
For more information about the Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Curriculum
please visit Iowa State University Extension