"We have learned more while attending the Stronger Families Program than we have in
all of the other programs combined.” -Carrie B.
The UVU Stronger Families Project provides UVU students with outstanding, real-world
learning experiences while improving the prospects of families in our community. The
Stronger Families Project takes place in person at various Utah County sites in partnership
with the Alpine School District as well as virtually to any Utah resident.
Students teach an evidenced-based curriculum to families in an 8-week program consisting
of age-specific classes (children, teen, and parent) as well as a family class and
personalized weekly support and coaching all at no cost to participants. The program
is offered in English and Spanish and serves about 75 families each year.
UVU students are given full site leadership and teaching responsibilities with faculty
support to increase their professional competence and confidence. When needed, they
offer additional social service and clinical referrals to families in critical areas
of individual and family functioning.
The Stronger Families Project improves the quality of life for Utah families by establishing
healthy communication patterns, teaching parenting skills, and addressing mental health
concerns through education and referral. Research on our program demonstrates improved
parenting skills, child behavior, and family relationships. Since established in 2008,
the program has proven to help families achieve meaningful and successful lives to
strengthen their homes and communities.
Your gift to the Stronger Families Project helps cover programming costs, incentives
for family attendance and achievement of personal goals, ongoing research and program
expansion, and student scholarships. We invite you to add your generous support to
increase the program’s effectiveness for students and families. Even a modest donation
translates into significant improvement in the quality of life for our friends and
neighbors.
For more information about our program, click here.
