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Strengthening Families Overview

  • Saint Joseph County ISD 62245 Shimmel Road Centreville, MI, 49032 United States (map)

Event Details

Event Fee: Free

Course Type: Face to Face

Category:  Child Development

Credits/Hours: 2.00

Primary Trainer:Stephanie Giolitto

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Strengthening Families is a framework to increase family strengths, enhance child development and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. It is based on engaging, families, providers, programs and communities in building knowledge in five protective factors: Parental Resilience, Social Connections, Knowledge of Parenting and Child development, Concrete supports in times of need, and Social and emotional competence of children. These key resources define the Strengthening Families Approach.

CONTACT

Keyara Harley

Great Start to Quality Southwest Resource Center

5250 Lover Lane LL 120
Portage, MI 49002

Phone (269) 349-3296

Fax (269) 349-6822