Professional training by Strengthening Families Program Master trainers is required in order to be certified to teach the Strengthening Families Program: For Parents and Youth 10-14 (SFP 10-14).

Training helps ensure program fidelity, making it more likely that there will be positive outcomes for youth and parents. 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. Group leaders for SFP 10-14 should have strong presentation and facilitation skills and experience working with parents or youth.

Facilitators learn about the background, evaluation, goals, and content of the program and to take part in session activities. Training also includes information on practical considerations for implementing the SFP 10-14, such as recruiting families and handling challenging parents and youth during program sessions. Onsite trainings by a team of experienced trainers can be scheduled.

Master Trainers

• Janet Brown
• Beth Fleming
• Cathy Hockaday
• Tamera Kacer
• Virginia Molgaard
• Lee Molgaard

2013 Facilitator Trainings in Iowa
Iowa State University Extension staff are certified and available to train SFP 10-14 facilitators who plan to conduct the program within the state of Iowa. More information...

Out-of-state Training
National and international opportunities are also available to train SFP 10-14 facilitators who plan to conduct the program in other states or countries. More information...