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A drug-free community coalition supporting positive youth development in Franklin County.

Parents:
YOU are the MOST important influence in your child/teen's life!

GUIDING GOOD CHOICES
TM
(formerly Preparing for the Drug Free Years) CAN HELP!

In a five-week class, learn how to:

*prevent drug use in your family
*develop a family position on drugs
*say no to drugs & resist peer pressure (kids and parents together)
*manage family conflict
*strengthen family bonds

In just five 2-hour workshops, Guiding Good Choices can help parents reduce or prevent substance abuse by -- and other problem behaviors in -- their children.

In controlled studies, Guiding Good Choices has been shown to: reduce alcohol and marijuana use by 40.6% reduce progression to more serious substance abuse by 54% increase the likelihood that nonusers will remain drug-free by 26% reduce the likelihood that young people will commit delinquent acts.

For care-givers* of 9-14 year olds.
Proven effective and cost-effective(click here for findings).
Two hours a week. Free: a great gift to your family.
Child care, refreshments, prizes!

*parents, grandparents, step-parents, foster parents, and guardians welcome

Next classes: Call 527-5049 to schedule a class in your community.

 

     


Franklin County Caring Communities
12 North Main Street, Suite B
St. Albans, VT 05478

(802) 527-5049 (voice) ~ (802) 524-3952 (fax)
e-mail: beth@daybell.net