​The Strengthening Families Program is a 7-week, evidence-based course for families with children ages 10-14 years old. During this program, childcare for children outside of the 10-14 age group is provided, along with a meal for the entire family. The program, childcare, and meal are completely free for the families that attend. This program focuses on parenting skills, children’s social skills, and family life skills. Both parents and children participate in SFP and have sessions separately and together. Group Leader Manuals contain a complete lesson for every session, and parents’ and children’s handouts are also provided for every session.

How can I get involved in the Strengthening Families Program?

The upcoming Strengthening Families Session will be held in partnership with Purdue Extension of Jay County at the Rock Church in Portland, Indiana on October 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th, and November 1st, 8th, and 15th from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This session will begin and end just before the holiday season starts, and it's the perfect opportunity for your family to grow their skills while also having a ton of fun! You can register for this Strengthening Families Session here. Registration will end on September 27th. 
 
If you are unable to make it to the current session, there are several locations where SFP classes are provided. SFP been implemented in schools, addiction treatment centers, family and youth service agencies, child protection and foster care agencies, community mental health centers, housing projects, homeless shelters, churches, and drug courts, family courts, juvenile courts, and prisons. You can always look around at different advertising in your community to see where these classes are held. Otherwise, contact Chynna Ratcliff or Amanda Bullion for more information!