rusk county joint implementation by: uw-extension, social services, family resources of icaa for...

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UW-Extension, Social UW-Extension, Social Services, Family Resources Services, Family Resources

of ICAAof ICAA

For

Parents

And

Youth

10-14

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A research based program…

Recognized by three national groups,

based on research findings:

National Institute on Drug Abuse

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

U.S. Department of Education Developed by Iowa State University Extension


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Developed for parents or caregivers and their youth 10-14 years of age.

This program is specifically designed for 7-12 families.

Culturally sensitive for African-American, Hispanic and White.

Among youth: 26% to 56% relative reduction in "ever use" of substances at 4-

yearfollow-up, depending on the substance.

32% to 77% relative reduction in conduct problems at 4-year followup,depending on the behavior

Delayed onset of other problematic behaviors Increased resistance to peer pressure

Among parents: Increased ability to set appropriate limits and show affection to and

support for their children

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Overview of Program

The Strengthening Families Program has seven sessions plus optional boosters.

Each session typically lasts 2 and a half hours.

The four booster sessions are to be held 6-12 months later.


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Designed To…

help parents build on their strengths in showing love and setting limits

help youth develop skills in handling peer pressure and building a positive future

help families grow together.



Special Features

Child care on siteFamily style meal before sessions beginParents and youth learn togetherHelps in the transition to the teen yearsRigorously evaluated in a series of studies

over 9 years


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sessions like?

During the first half hour the family eats together. During the next hour, parents and youth meet

separately with their facilitators.– 1 facilitator for the parent sessions– 2 facilitators for the youth sessions– All 3 facilitate the family sessions

During the last hour, parents and youth meet together as a family.


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Session 1

Understanding dangers for teens

Balancing love and limits

Supporting youth’s goals and dreams

Making group ground rules

Taking small steps to reach goals

Making treasure maps– Youth make collages

showing goals for the future: job/career, friends & family, hobbies, health and fitness



Session 2

Understanding what kids this age are like

Making specific house rules

Using ‘I’ statements

Understanding frustrations and stresses of both parents and youth

Seeing things from the parent/caregiver’s point of view

Appreciating things parents & caregivers do for youth



Session 3

Giving compliments to reinforce kids for good behaviors

Using point charts Building a positive

relationship

Understanding things that can cause stress

Knowing symptoms of stress

Learning healthy ways to cope with stress



Session 4

Staying calm Giving small chores Taking away

privileges Saving big penalties

for big problems

Learning that everyone has rules and responsibilities, adults as well as youth

Understanding that things go better for youth when they follow the rules



Session 5

Avoiding harsh criticism

Listening for kids’ feelings

Meeting kids’ basic needs in positive ways

Understanding that drugs and alcohol will keep them from reaching their goals

Learning things to say to avoid peer pressure



Session 6

Protecting against alcohol and drug abuse

Supporting kids in school

Keeping track of kids

Learning that drugs and alcohol will keep them from reaching their goals

Learning things to say to avoid peer pressure

Knowing who is a good friend



Session 7

Understanding special needs a family might have

How to help others access support

How to help others Learning to interact

with positive older teen role models


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Addressed:

Aggressive or withdrawn behaviorNegative peer pressurePoor school performanceLack of pro-social goalsPoor relationships with parents


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Factors Addressed:

Positive future orientationPeer pressure resistance skillsProsocial peer relationshipsPositive management of emotionsEmpathy with parents


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Factors Addressed:

Demanding and rejecting behaviorPoor child managementHarsh and inappropriate disciplinePoor communication of family rules


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Factors Addressed:

Positive parent-child affectSupportive family involvementAge-appropriate expectationsAppropriate parental monitoringClear expectations regarding substance use



Strengthening Families Creeds

“We are strong and caring parents who show love and set limits. We are helping our kids become responsible young adults”

“We are strong young people with a great future. We are making good decisions so we reach our goals.”

“We are strong families who care about each other and have fun together.”

rusk county joint implementation by: uw-extension, social services, family resources of icaa for...

Documents

strengthening families

youth slide

youth sessions

family sessions

parent sessions

fitness slide

treasure maps youth

booster sessions