Skill Builder Classes.

Skill Builder Classes help youth and parents make better choices and enhance relationships. Classes consist of five to eight sessions that are offered at no cost at various times in convenient community locations.

youth skills.

(for youth, ages 10-17)

First Offenders Program
Helps youth make better choices and avoid future illegal activity by increasing their knowledge of the law, anger management, and life skills

Anger Management
Helps youth understand anger, how to control it and how it may play a role in conflicts with their families, schools and others

WhyTry
Helps youth overcome challenges in order to make improvements in truancy, behavior and academics

Safe Dates
Helps youth recognize healthy and abusive relationships by addressing attitudes and behaviors associated with dating

parenting skills.

(for parents of youth, ages 0-17)

Raising Resilient Youth
Helps families examine and enhance their family strengths and their ability to develop and implement expectations and consequences with their children

Parenting Wisely
A self-administered, computer-based program that teaches parents and their children important skills to enhance relationships and decrease conflict through behavior management and support

benefits for youth.

• New communication skills
• Anger management techniques
• An understanding of their personal values and beliefs
• Awareness of the impact of their choices
• Knowledge of the value of rules and boundaries for their families and communities
• Planning and goal-setting skills

benefits for parents.

• Learn how to influence children through open and honest communication
• Gain a deep awareness of parental responsibility in prevention
• Understand and practice more healthy family interactions

 eligibility criteria.*

• Youth is 0-17 years of age
• Youth is not on formal probation
• Youth does not have an open Child Protective Services (CPS) case

*If youth does not meet criteria, please call 817.335.HOPE (4673) to inquire about other available services.

1. 2. 3. sign up.

1. Complete the referral form download form PDF (123 KB)
2. Mail your referral form to:
   ACH Child and Family Services
   Attn: Skill Builder Classes
   1424 Summit Avenue
   Fort Worth, Texas 76102
   or fax it to 817.332.3203
3. Once we have received your referral form, we will contact you to let you know when and where the classes will be held

For more information, please call 817.335.HOPE (4673) or email skillbuilders@ACHservices.org.

Cost of participation in the Skill Builder Classes is paid for by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.