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Strengthening Families Programme – Kerry

To develop and increase the resilience and reduce the risk factors for substance abuse in teens/young people. To improve the social competence, school performance in 12-16 year old young people. To strengthen the bond between the parent and child/teen. To enhance the parenting and coping skills of parents dealing with difficult family situations.

Contact Details

Organisation:Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre
Contact name(s):Marian McCabe
Address:Ballyspillane Estate, Killarney, Co. Kerry
Telephone:064 6635589
Mobile:086 0202924
Email:[email protected]
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Programme Details

Target audience:Parents of children 13-18, People who parent alone, Fathers, Foster parents
Theme/subject matter:Behaviour Management, Drugs-misuse/prevention
Method of delivery:Group work
Programme aims:To develop and increase the resilience and reduce the risk factors for substance abuse in teens/young people. To improve the social competence, school performance in 12-16 year old young people. To strengthen the bond between the parent and child/teen. To enhance the parenting and coping skills of parents dealing with difficult family situations.
Resources used:Strengthening Families Programme resource manuals by Dr Karol Kumpfer. Handouts and homework assignments for parents/guardians and teens. Funding to finance the programme and suitable venue. Site Co-ordinator to oversee/manage the programme. Planning, review and evaluation meetings.

About the Facilitator

Name:Marian McCabe, Community Development Worker
Qualifications:B.A. (Hons) Youth & Community Studies. Trained Strengthening Families Coordinator and in HSE Child Protection. Drugs Awareness & Sexual Health Training.
Experience:Marian has 13 years experience of working in both the area of community development and family support. Her current remit is to work with Youth & Community, responding to community issues focusing on mental health & well being of the target groups and sourcing suitable learning programmes in response to the needs. Part of Marians remit is to co-facilitate the delivery of the Strengthening Families Programme with the Family Support Worker and Centre Co-ordinator.

Location & Duration of the Programme

CountyKerry
Local venue:Killarney FRC geographical area
Other details about the location of the programme:Basllyspillane FRC
Number of sessions:14
Frequency of sessions:Weekly
No. of hours per session:3 hours
When is the programme held?Evenings
Is childcare available?Yes

Booking the Programme

How do I book a place on the programme?Self Referral, Referred by professional, Referred through FRC In-house Referral System
Total cost incl. materials:Free

About Barnardos

Barnardos’ mission is to deliver services and work with families, communities, and our partners to transform the lives of vulnerable children who are affected by adverse childhood experiences. Because childhood lasts a lifetime www.barnardos.ie  

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