Strengthening Families Program Launch Event

1200 East Tremont Street,Hillsboro IL 62049

11 January, 2023

Description

The EventThe David A. Imler Initiative is excited to announce the re-launch of its newest program, Strengthening Families. This program is specifically curated to help build parent and child relationships. This program focuses on developing parent-child communication and life skills needed to promote healthy relationships at home. The Hillsboro Strengthening Families Launch program will guide you through program details and content. This is an opportunity to learn more about this program, not an official first session! Launch Event DetailsLocation: Cloud Room at Hillsboro Area HospitalTime: 6:00-7:30pm Dinner: served from 5:30-6:00pm by Lipe’s LunchboxThree seperate door prizes will be raffled off at the end of the event including: A family portrait session gift certificateFusion family passes & party rentalFamily movie night in HillsboroProgram DetailsParents and youth attend classes together, learning parenting skills and youth life and refusal skills. They have separate class training for parents and youth, followed by a joint family practice session. The Strengthening Families program itself is completely free and includes: A 6-week program, meeting weekly for just 90 minutesFree Family MealsParticipation incentivesFree childcareGraduation gift for each familyWho can participate?This program is for youth in 6th-12th grade and their family members. Free childcare is provided for children under 6th grade. This program is designed for any family looking to have strong bonds of love and respect, joyful relationships, and kids kept free from alcohol and drugs. Community NeedIn 2019, Hillsboro Area Hospital (HAH) partnered with the SIU School of Medicine to research mental health needs here in our community. HAH was driven to understand the risk and protective factors associated with depression, anxiety, and suicide ideation of youth. The research showed that 20% of 6th-12th grade students had experienced suicidal thoughts within the last 12 months. Moreover, a low commitment to school, bullying, and family conflict greatly contributed to the students' depression and anxiety scores. After evaluating this research, HAH worked with the Hillsboro Schools to establish the David A. Imler Steering Committee to help address the identified mental health state in our area. This program was specifically selected to help address the tough topics our community members are facing.