Health, Wellness, Prevention Division (HWPD)

We provide youth and families with tools and support to build healthy habits, prevent risks, and thrive in everyday life.

The Youth Connection's Strengthening Families Program

CALLING ALL FAMILIES! The Youth Connection’s Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 is proven to help parents/caregivers learn nurturing skills that support their children, teaches how to effectively discipline and guide their youth, and will bond families together!

Register for our Strengthening Families Program 10-14!

INCENTIVES WILL BE GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM!

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Strengthening Families 10-14 (SFP 10-14)

An evidence-based, family-centered program delivered virtually to families with youth ages 10-14. The program meets three times per week: once with parents/caregivers, once with youth, and once with the whole family. Parents explore strategies to balance love and limits, strengthen communication, and set healthy boundaries. Youth focus on goal setting, resisting peer pressure, substance use prevention, and improving communication with caregivers. Family sessions bring these skills together to foster stronger relationships.

Fit & Fun Family Clubs (I2D2)

Delivered in schools (primarily grades 1–5) and in community or virtual settings with families. The program promotes healthy habits by engaging youth in activities that encourage increased fruit and vegetable consumption, greater physical activity, reduced sugary drink intake, and reduced recreational screen time.

Botvin Life Skills Training:

An evidence-based curriculum typically implemented in schools with middle and high school students. The program equips youth with skills to manage emotions, assess and avoid risky behaviors (including substance use), resist peer pressure, and critically evaluate media and social influences.