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Strengthening Families Program 10-14 Starts
October 14, 2021 @ 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
FreeIn partnership with Gloucester County department of Community Engagement and Public Information.
Registration Required.
Oct 14- Dec 9 (Thursdays only, skipping Thanksgiving and Veterans Day)
This free 7-week workshop series builds strong family communication skills to help youth be more resilient and resist peer pressure.
The program works with youth ages 10-14 and their families as they perform group exercises to identify social challenges and increase healthy communication skills.
Each session starts with a free dinner provided by us, then the families are divided into 2 groups: parents, and youth. Free child care is available for those under age 10 if needed.
What to expect:
-Entire program is free to participants
-Boxed meal provided for each family
-Child care from a qualified, background-checked Bacon Street employee or intern
-Interactive family games and activities to promote family-time
-Peer-to-peer group workshops: parents in one room, youth in another
-Full-family wrap-up to talk about the night’s activities