Strengthening Families Program


	Upcoming Program for Families: Mt Baker District: April 17 – May 22, 2023 Mondays, 5:45-8:15pm Harmony Elementary School 5060 Sand Rd., Bellingham, WA 98226 Register: https://wsu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3wK3yPwI18vHFpX Information Flyer (pdf) Ferndale: February 7 – March 28, 2023 Register: This session is full. No more registrations available. Information Flyer (pdf) Bellingham: February 6 – March 27, 2023 Register: Register: This session is closed. Information/Registration Flyer (pdf) Blaine: February 9 – March 30, 2023 Register: This session is closed. For Questions: KHolley@Blainesd.org Information/Registration Flyer (pdf)

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Over 7 weeks, youth and caregivers learn…

Youth Sessions	Caregiver Sessions
– Having Goals and Dreams – Appreciating Parents – Dealing with Stress – Following Rules – Dealing with Peer Pressure – Peer Pressure and Good Friends – Reaching out to Others	– Practicing Love and Limits – Making House Rules – Encouraging Good Behavior – Using Consequences – Building Bridges – Protecting against Substance Use – Accessing Community Resources

Family Activities
These include: Supporting goals and dreams, appreciating family members, understanding family values, using family meetings, building family communication, and reaching goals.

Program contact: Kate Foster – kate.foster@wsu.edu

Please note: This program is intended for any family seeking to guide youth and teach children the skills to avoid peer pressure and deal with stress. It is not a remedial program.

List of Resources

Strengthening Families Program Brochure

Strengthening Families Program Brochure:

English Version (pdf) • Spanish Version (pdf)

The Strengthening Families Program for Parents and Youth 10-14 Years (SFP) is a nationally recognized curriculum that provides parent, youth and family education. The model is designed to be delivered in local communities for groups of 7-12 families. Educational programs that bring parents and their children together in learning environments strengthen entire families.

• 7-week program
• Once a week; typically 5:30 pm – 8 pm
• Dinner is provided for the family
• Pre-registration is required.
• Get notified of new programs starting

Whatcom County families have been participating in the program since 2002. Current programs are being offered in both English and Spanish.

For detailed information on the program, please go to our statewide SFP website: http://sfp.wsu.edu