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.
| Organisation: | Ballyspillane Community & Family Resource Centre |
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| Contact name(s): | Marian McCabe |
| Address: | Ballyspillane Estate, Killarney, Co. Kerry |
| Telephone: | 064 6635589 |
| Mobile: | 086 0202924 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
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| Target audience: | Parents of children 13-18, People who parent alone, Fathers, Foster parents |
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| 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. |
| Name: | Marian McCabe, Community Development Worker |
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| 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. |
| County | Kerry |
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| 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 |
| How do I book a place on the programme? | Self Referral, Referred by professional, Referred through FRC In-house Referral System |
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| Total cost incl. materials: | Free |
