SPOKANE, Wash. — Raising a pre-teen can be challenging, but you don’t have to do it alone.
Starting April 17, local organizations are partnering together to offer the ‘Strengthening Families Program’ for parents and youth (ages 10-14) in East Valley.
The seven-week program provides caregivers/parents and youth educational resources on teen substance use prevention, parenting skills and family relationship-building.
“SFP 10-14 is a nationally recognized, evidence-based curriculum,” said Shani Codr, Community Coalition Coordinator for East Valley Community Coalition and NEWESD 101. “The program equips parents/guardians with practical tools to support their parenting journey.”
Each Thursday, the classes begin with a free dinner, followed by separate classes for parents and kids. The class concludes with a joint family activity to promote team-building and family bonding.
See more about the weekly sessions below:
5:30 p.m. – Family Dinner: Enjoy a meal together with other families6 p.m. – Parent/Caregiver Session: Learn communication strategies to connect with your youth – balancing love and firm boundaries, understanding the stressors your child faces, role playing scenarios and more 6 p.m. – Youth Session: Explore topics such as understanding the pressures parents experience, handling peer pressure, improving communication with parents and trusted adults and more. 7 p.m. – Family Activity: Parents and youth will come together for team-building activities, work on a family project and set a goal or plan for the week ahead.
Classes will be held each Thursday from April 17 – May 29. Sessions will take place from 5:30 – 8 p.m. at 12325 E. Grace Lane.
Free child activities for younger siblings will also be provided.
Space is limited to 10 families. Registration is due by April 11.
For more information and to register, click here. Questions? Contact Shandi Codr at scodr@esd101.net or 509-903-5319.
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