Alleviating Poverty: A Whole Family Approach

Building strong, resilient, capable teenagers is our objective, but lifting the entire family out of poverty is our goal. How do we do this? We use our teens as the catalyst to transform the family unit! The result is our Strong Families curriculum, a series of free group sessions for family members of teens in our program, designed to improve mental well-being and economic self-sufficiency for the entire family.

The 16-week program was created to help end the generational cycle of poverty in Belle Glade by giving families the tools to overcome barriers to mental well-being and economic success. Workshops within the curriculum include Goal Setting, Managing Credit, Resume and Interviewing Skills, and Accessing Health Services.