Strengthening Families for the Future is a prevention program for families with children of all ages who may be at risk for substance misuse, depression, violence, delinquency, and school failure. Strengthening Families is effective because it involves the whole family. The goals of the program are to:
- reduce children’s or adolescents’ intention to use alcohol and/or other drugs, and reduce other behaviour problems
- increase children’s resilience and life skills
- increase positive and effective parenting
- increase family communication
Strengthening Families for the Future for Schools is a partnership between the District School Board of Niagara and The John Howard Society of Niagara.
This program is funded through Public Safety Canada.
For further information regarding this program or to volunteer for this program please contact:
Kara Lee Carson- Simpson
KCarson-Simpson@jhs-niagara.ca
Bree Brooks
breebrooks@jhs-niagara.ca
Strengthening Families for the Future Program Coordinators
905-682-2657