DONATE Prevention Services Children’s Home Strengthening Families Program is an effective, dynamic, family-focused prevention program that benefits all kinds of families who care for children aged 10 to 14. Free to those who attend, this seven-week program teaches children and their families skills they need to be a stronger, more effective family. The program reinforces the importance of building positive relationships, setting appropriate limits and following through with consequences. This program is sponsored by the York/Adams Drug and Alcohol Commission and the York County Children, Youth and Family Services. Session Format Families who enroll meet once a week (2 ½ hours) for seven consecutive weeks. Meetings begin with a free family meal. Parents and children break into separate work groups led by professionally trained and certified facilitators who present a variety of topics from a curriculum designed to give families the tools they need to take control of their situation. Free childcare is available for younger siblings in the program. Awards and prizes are given for those who complete the program. Admissions Referrals to the Children’s Home of York’s Strengthening Families Program can be made through a variety of sources, Judges • Guidance Counselors • Case Managers from Children, Youth and Families • Juvenile Probation. In addition, anyone from the general community who is interested in strengthening their parenting skills can call to register for the program. As the Strengthening Families is already funded, there is no cost to those who refer or attend. Families who care for children aged 10 to 14 are welcome to participate in from attending the Strengthening Families Program. Single and married parents Blended Families Grandparents, aunts and uncles Guardians, Foster parents & those who provide kinship care. Please submit all questions and referrals to: Ckeesey@choyork.org Fact Sheets Alcohol Fact Sheet Cocaine Fact Sheet Drug and Alcohol Fact Sheet E-Cigarette and Vaping Fact Sheet Fentanyl Fact Sheet Heroin Fact Sheet Marijuana Fact Sheet Prescription Stimulants Fact Sheet Safe Prescription Medication Disposal Site List For more information or referrals: ckeesey@choyork.org or 717-755-1033 ext. 1257 77 Shoe House Road York, Pennsylvania 17406 Office hours are Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Phone (717) 755-1033 Contact © 2021 The Children's Home of York Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Powered by Firespring

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