Learn about the accomplishments of the Fall 2006 SFP (requires PowerPoint)
PROPSER is an evidence-based programs delivered to middle school youth and families
- Partnership between Penn State University, Penn State Cooperative Extension, and local school districts
- Overseen by advisory team comprised of staff, students, parents, and members of community organizations
- Established by grant from Penn State and Iowa State Universities with Salisbury Middle School as pilot program
Strengthening Families 10-14 (SFP)
- 7-week family program
- parents develop skills for balancing love and limits
- youth learn to manage stress and resist peer pressure
- families improve communication and coping strategies
- sustained in 2005-06 through grant from PA Department for Community and Economic Development and Penn State Prevention Research Center match grant
- Collaboration begun in 2006 with Valley Youth House to implement program in 4 additional school districts in Lehigh County
All Stars
- 13- session, school-based program
- youth learn to set goals, make decisions, and consider consequences
- Meets PA Academic Standards for several subjects and topic areas
Outcomes in Salisbury Middle School from January 2003-December 2006
- 105 families of 6th graders participated in SFP 10-14
- 300+ 7th graders participated in All Stars in 2004-05
- Parents said they learned how to: cool down before dealing with their child; try to see things from their child’s point of view; use and follow through with consequences
- Youth said they learned how to: do positive things to relieve their stress; see things from their parents’ perspective; resolve problems with parents without yelling
SFP 10-14 has been proven to lower the incidence of involvement in negative behaviors (alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, crime, sexual activity) and strengthen the future leaders of our community.
For every $1 spent on prevention, the community saves $9.60. Now that’s a wise investment!
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