Strengthening Families
FREE Workshop
A Series of 6 Tuesdays beginning October 4, 2011
WHO
Families with children ages 9 to 14 years.
WHAT
The FREE Strengthening Families Workshop is designed to help improve
communication skills in your family. Six weekly workshops facilitated by
trained instructors will strengthen your family's ability to safely and successfully
navigate the teen years and prepare for a bright future.
WHEN
Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., October 4 – November 8, 2011
WHERE
Emerald Hills Elementary, 19515 S. Tapps Dr. E., Bonney Lake 98391
SESSIONS
 A free dinner will be served at 5:30 pm for the entire family.
Free childcare for siblings provided at no charge! - During the first hour, parents and children meet separately with their facilitators.
During the second hour, parents and children meet together as a family.
HOW TO REGISTER
Call the Puyallup Family Support Center at 253-845-9177
BENEFITS
Parents will discuss:
What kids this age are like
Making rules and having consequences
Solving problems with youth
Ways to show love and support
Children will learn to:
Handle frustration
Resist peer pressure
Appreciate parents
Recognize strengths
Get along with others
Families will:
Discuss family strengths
Share in fun activities
Solve problems together
 Strengthening Families
Sponsored by the Pierce County Community Connections – Chemical Dependency Prevention Services; Sumner School District – STARR Project; Emerald Hills Elementary; Good Samaritan Community Services; the Family Support Partnership; and Readiness to Learn. |
