Program

(We count the client at the first contact, even though many are served several months or longer)

FY 2010-11(unduplicated #s)

Grandparent Support Network (Kinship Care) (meets weekly)

(Prevent Child Abuse America - Circle of Parents® model)

44 adults / 82 children/youth

Parent Aide Program - (National Exchange Club Foundation Model)

40 adults / 62 children

STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAMS (SFP) for Parents of Children 6-11 and 10-14: -- Evidence Based Programs of Distinction - Parents and children learn together with family skills-building curriculum delivered with multiple sessions using role-playing, discussions, learning games, family projects and videos.  SFP has been proven effective in (a) lowering levels of aggression, and reducing risk factors for problem behaviors, including emotional, academic and social problems;  (b) increasing the resistance to peer pressure in youth; (c) delaying the onset of adolescent substance use and (d) increasing the ability of parents/caregivers to set appropriate limits and show affection to and support of their children.  EVIDENCE-BASED and recognized by federal agencies:       

             Program of Distinction  -National 4H Headquarters & Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension Service
     Model Program - Center for Substance Abuse Prevention Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
     Universal Program - National Institute on Drug Abuse
     Exemplary Program - US Department of Education  and Office of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prevention

(1)     SFP for Parents of Children 6-11 (14 weeks)

(2)     SFP for Parents of Children 6-11 (26 weeks)

(3)    SFP for Parents of Children 10-14 (10 weeks)

(4)    SFP for Parents of Children 10-14 (26 weeks)

Strengthening Families Support Groups / Parenting Support Groups

(3) 7 adults / 11 youth
(4) 28 adults / 35 youth