Skill Builders.
Skill Builders help youth and parents make better choices and enhance relationships. Groups 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 develop confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors.
Too Good for Drugs and Violence
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.
Life Skills Training
Helps youth develop confidence and skills necessary to successfully handle challenging situations by targeting the major social and psychological factors that promote the initiation of substance use and other risky behaviors.
Youth Social Leadership Camps
A unique opportunity for youth, ages 14 to 17, to learn about themselves and the community and to develop leadership and coping skills that will last a lifetime!
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
Helps parents and their children learn important skills to enhance relationships and decrease conflict through behavior management and support.
To register for groups, please call 817.335.HOPE (4673), ext. 1100 or email skillbuilders@ACHservices.org.
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
ideal for youth struggling with:
- Motivation to attend school
- Anger and emotions
- Positive interactions with family members
- Other typical teenage behaviors
ideal for parents struggling with:
- The challenges of parenting children or teens
brochure.
download brochure PDF (526 KB)
referral form.
download referral form PDF (522 KB)
For more information, please call 817.335.HOPE (4673), ext. 1100 or email skillbuilders@ACHservices.org.
Cost of participation in Skill Builders is paid for by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.
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