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DARE To Be You (DYBY)

 

 

is a multilevel, primary prevention program for children 2 to 5 years old and their families. It significantly lowers the risk of future substance abuse and other high-risk activities by dramatically improving parent and child protective factors in the areas of communication, problem solving, self-esteem, and family skills. Program interventions are designed to:

 

 

Improve parents' sense of competence and
satisfaction with being a parent

Provide parents' with knowledge and understanding
of appropriate child management strategies

Improve parents' and children's relationships
with their families and peers

Boost children's developmental levels

Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC)

CLFC is comprehensive family strengthening, substance abuse, and violence prevention curriculum.
CLFC has demonstrated that youth and families in high-risk environments can be assisted to become strong, healthy, and supportive people. Program results, documented with children 12 to 14 years old, have shown:

significant increases in children's resistance to the onset of substance use
reductions in use of alcohol and drugs.

CLFC provides parents and children with strong defenses against environmental risk factors by teaching appropriate skills for :

personal growth
family enhancement
interpersonal communication
refusal skills for both parents and youth

 

 

 

 

 

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