Strengthening families
Strengthening Families Program
Landmarks for Families is proud to offer the Strengthening Families Program, a family skills-building group for families with children ages 7–17. We partner with local community settings such as community centers, schools, and churches, to offer this program that gives families practical tools and opportunities to grow stronger together.
Families will learn how to:
- Build positive and effective parenting and discipline skills
- Stay strong and resilient during challenging times
- Reduce conflict and manage stress, anger, and tension at home
- Help children build positive social skills and healthy relationships
- Support children’s success at school and at home
- Use mindfulness and monitoring skills in everyday family life
Together, these skills help families create safe, supportive, and connected homes while building protective factors that promote healthy childhood development and reduce the risk of negative experiences.
What to Expect
The program includes 11 weekly sessions. Each session begins with a family meal and typically lasts 2½ hours. Parents and children spend time learning and practicing skills separately with trained group leaders before coming together for fun, shared family activities.
Families who successfully complete the program celebrate their accomplishments at a graduation celebration.
Eligibility
Families with children ages 7–17 are welcome to participate.
FAQs
What parent education and support does Landmarks for Families offer?
Landmarks for Families offers the Strengthening Families Program, an evidence-based family skills-building program that helps parents and children strengthen relationships and develop practical skills. Through group-based learning and activities, families practice positive parenting, communication, conflict management and resilience to build healthier, more connected homes.
Who can participate in Landmarks for Families' parenting programs?
The Strengthening Families Program welcomes families with children ages 7–17. Parents and children participate in structured learning sessions designed to strengthen family relationships, build parenting skills and support children’s social and emotional development. Families can contact Landmarks for Families for current program availability and participation information.
What can families learn through Landmarks for Families' parenting classes and workshops?
Through the Strengthening Families Program, parents and children learn practical skills for building healthier family relationships. Topics include positive parenting and discipline, communication, managing stress and conflict management, resilience, and supporting children’s social and academic success. Families also practice mindfulness and everyday skills that help them stay connected.
Does Landmarks for Families offer support groups for parents and caregivers?
The Strengthening Families Program offers group-based family education where parents and caregivers can build practical parenting skills and strengthen relationships with their children. The program includes 11 weekly sessions with separate learning activities for parents and children, followed by shared family activities. Contact Landmarks for Families to learn about other available parent support groups and family resources.
Where can I find parenting classes and family support in the Charleston area?
Landmarks for Families offers the Strengthening Families Program for families with children ages 7–17 in Charleston and the Lowcountry. The program is offered in community settings, including schools, churches and community centers. Families can contact Landmarks for Families for current locations, schedules and participation information.
