Sometimes families need extra help. We are here to help family members grow existing strengths and nurture their relationships. We offer:
- Tools for caregivers that help increase confidence, enhance communication with their children as well as connect them with other families and caregivers.
- Opportunities for families to spend time together in fun and creative activities with improve the quality of their relationships.
- Guidance, support, and connections to other services for families who are concerned about a loved one's substance use and are unsure of what to do
Strengthening Families Program
The Strengthening Families Program for parents and youth is delivered over seven or fourteen weeks in parent, youth, and family sessions that are highly interactive and include role-playing, discussions, learning games, and family projects. This family skills program is designed to delay the onset of alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, increase resistance to peer pressure, and improve parent management skills. Families are provided with dinner, free babysitting, transportation (if needed), and a $100 Visa Gift Card upon graduation.
Option 1: 7 week program for families with children ages 10-14
Option 2: 10 week program for families with children ages 6-11
For more information contact Prevention Coordinator, Jan Ramos as jramos@cafsnj.org or 201-740-7081
Every Person Influences Children (EPIC)
Through participation in the EPIC program parents experience increased confidence, more positive view of their role as a parent, and the greater the levels of interaction with their children, improved relationships with their children, and gain a set of skills to use as their children grow. This allows for children to become better prepared for school and personal success.
The EPIC program has been recognized countywide and statewide for being cost efficient, results oriented, and parent friendly.
**Counts for mandated parenting class**
Cost: $300 (Scholarships for Bergen County residents available)
Program Length: 12 sessions; 2 hours each
Audience: Anyone involved in a child's life
For more information on this program contact Lannie Jaconia at 201-740-7110 or at Ljaconia@cafsnj.org.
Family Support
Family support is offered to loved ones who might need help navigating one’s recovery. By learning how to communicate with your loved one, families and friends can remain as a positive support for someone with a substance use disorder while also managing their own self.
If you or someone you know is interested in Family Support contact the 24/7 Addiction Support Hotline at (201) 589-2976
