Families Who Care is a research based program for Parents of teenagers. For the past 20 years the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington has studied what puts young people at risk for health and behavior problems like substance abuse, delinquency, teen pregnancy, AIDS, and violence. As a result they have developed and tested strategies for parents to use to reduce these risks and protect young people against them.

The teen years are a special time for both parents and children. As your child moves through adolescence, you begin to see glimpses of the unique adult your child is becoming. Parents of teenagers can have a strong positive influence in ensuing that their children develop into solid, healthy adults. As children enter the teen years, the job of parents changes from controlling children to influencing teenagers. The challenge is to let loose without letting go. The six week course covers the following.

         Roles: Relating to your teen.

        Risks: Identifying and reducing them.

        Protection: Bonding with your teen to strengthen resiliency.

        Tools: Working with your family to solve problems.

        Involvement: Allowing everyone to contribute.

        Policies: Setting family policies on health and safety issues.

        Supervision: Supervising without invading.

Teenagers are invited to attend some of the sessions with their parents. A workbook is provided and videos are available for check-out to view at home.

Enroll Today! Classes are held at area schools. Call or contact us for the exact location and starting time for the next class that is forming now.

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