" The effect of the Strengthening Families Programme on some of the most challenging families has been a privilege to witness." Jacci Spashett, Senior Parenting Practitioner, Department for Children, Schools and Families

Since the early 90s, alcohol misuse and other behavioural problems have been increasing among young people. The Strengthening Families Programme 10- 14 ( UK) aims to strengthen prevention efforts to reduce these trends. Having adapted a highly successful US evidence- based* programme for the UK, we have trained hundreds of practitioners in more than 24 local authorities in England as well as in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. The Strengthening Families Programme is for all families with young people aged between 10 and 14 years of age to help prepare them for their teenage years. This 7 week evidence- based programme is aimed at reducing alcohol and drug use, behavioural Welcome to the Strengthening Families Programme 10- 14 ( UK) problems in adolescence and strengthening the parent/ carer child relationship. Through discussions, fun games and activities, families solve problems together, learn about rules and consequences and explore ways to show love and support, strengthening family communication. Families can lack support when they need it most. We are reaching out to these families through our programme and are helping them to strengthen their family bonds. Our programme is unique in the way it works with both parents and children, bringing them together. * The original US SFP 10- 14 was developed at the Iowa State University.