Washington County Family & Children First Council serves as the Local Advisory Board for the Ohio Children’s Trust Fund (OCTF). In 2008, through a defined planning process, Council identified the need for an on-going evidence-based parenting programming.  Council began supporting the Strengthening Families 10-14 Program and beginning in 2011 the program is offered through the Family & Children First office. The purpose of OCTF is to support child abuse and neglect prevention activities in counties. Community needs assessments are conducted each biennium in order to prioritize county needs and funding applications are sought to align with county priorities.  

MAKE A DIFFERENCE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

The Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14) is an evidence-based parent, youth, and family skills-building curriculum designed to:

• Builds on family strengths
• Encourages appreciation for one another
• Improves your relationship with your children
• Decreases the likelihood of family conflict and risky adolescent behaviors

*FREE and open to the public!

*Free child care for younger siblings!

*Dinner provided each night!

 *Gas cards to assist with transportation!

 In just seven two-hour sessions

· You will learn how to show love while setting limits

· Your children will develop skills in handling peer pressure and

   building a positive future

· Your family will grow and have fun together

For more information or to register call 740-376-7081

Upcoming Session Start Dates:

January 11, 2012

Week of March 26, 2012

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