ISU Extension: Strengthening Families Program 10-14

Professional training by experienced Strengthening Families Program trainers is required in order to be certified to teach the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14). Iowa State University Extension staff are the certified trainers of SFP 10-14 facilitators for the state of Iowa.

Groups of at least three facilitators per program site must receive training. One facilitator teaches the parent group; two facilitators teach the youth group, and all three facilitators work with families in the family session.

Continuing Education
Iowa State University, Continuing Education and Communication Services is an Iowa Board of Social Work Examiners approved provider. The 14-hour training is approved for 17.7 Social Work hours.

For more information, contact: Cathy Hockaday, 515-294-7601

February 20-21
Storm Lake, Iowa

October 25 & November 15, 2008
Waterloo, IA

October 13-15, 2008
Extension 4H Youth Building
Iowa State University

September 25-26, 2008
Cerro Gordo Office
2023 S. Federal Ave.
Mason City, IA 50401

August 27-28, 2008
Storm Lake, Iowa
(This training is not open to the public.)

June 19-20, 2008
Extension 4H Youth Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

February 29-March 1, 2008
Webster County Extension Office
Fort Dodge, IA 50501

February 15-16, 2008
Ida County Extension Office
Ida Grove, IA 51445

October 23-24, 2007
Washington County Extension Office
Washington, IA 52353

September 724-25, 2007
Correctionville Community Center
Correctionville, IA

September 7-8, 2007
Allen College
Waterloo, IA 50703

June 20-21, 2007
Extension 4H Youth Building
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011

January 19-20, 2007
Cerro Gordo County Extension Office
Mason City, IA 50401

If you are interested in having the SFP 10-14 program offered in your community, contact your county Iowa State University Extension office. Your local County Extension office is the door to Iowa State University.

If you are interested in becoming a certified SFP 10-14 facilitator, contact Cathy Hockaday or an ISU Extension Family Life Field Specialist.