Prevention Priority
Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, Opioids, Prescription Medication, Tobacco and Suicide
Population of Focus
Elementary or middle school youth (ages 10-14)
Institute of Medicine Category
Universal, Selective, Indicated
Agent of Change
Health curriculum teachers, school administrators, or others who have completed the curriculum to be a Strengthening Families Instructor
Intervening Variable
Individual Factors
Summary
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) 10-14 is a 7-session, evidence-based prevention program for parents and children ages 10- to 14-years-old. This program elevates positive parenting skills, children’s social skills and family relationships. This program is specifically designed for high-risk and general population families.
Parents and youth meet in separate groups for the first hour and together as families during the second hour to practice skills, play games and do family projects. Sessions are highly interactive and include role-playing, discussions, learning games and family projects.
- Parent sessions consist of presentations, role-plays, group discussions and other skill-building activities.
- Youth sessions engage each youth in small and large group discussions, group skill practice and social bonding activities.
- Family sessions use specially designed games and projects to increase family bonding, build positive communication skills and facilitate learning to solve problems together.
The program includes four, optional, booster sessions that may be delivered three to twelve months after the primary sessions.
To learn more, visit the Strengthening Families website by clicking here: http://www.extension.iastate.edu/sfp10-14/