Strengthening Families Program (SFP) in South Carolina

The Strengthening Families Program can help you build stronger bonds and a more resilient family. This free program is for families with children ages 7 to 17 and helps develop positive discipline practices, stay resilient in tough times, reduce conflict and improve parenting skills. It also assists children with social skills, relationships and school performance.

Meets weekly for 11 sessions. Each session starts with a family meal and takes approximately 2 1/2 hours. Parents and children meet separately to work with group leaders before coming together for shared activities.

Participants who successfully complete the program graduate in celebratory style.

• Family meal at all sessions

• Help with transportation

• Childcare activities

• Graduation celebrations

• English and Spanish language programs

• No charge to participate

As a Family, Learn How to:

• Manage stress

• Improve communication

• Use positive discipline

• Set goals

• Reward positive behavior

• Resolve conflict

• Solve problems

Children’s Trust of South Carolina supports the delivery of SFP across the state. One of our funded partners, Westview Behavioral Health Services in Newberry, South Carolina, recently celebrated 10 families who completed the program.