 STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP)
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM (SFP)
Free for Families with a child 6-17 years of age. 
Parents and children are invited to participate in a series of FREE interactive, fun, family nights! Any family with a child ages 6-17 years old can participate in this awesome 11 weekly session program to learn how to improve parenting skills and communication within the family.
Each session your family will receive a catered meal, and weekly incentives for interactive family fun throughout the week.
LEARN HOW TO:
- Prevent behavior problems
- Improve your relationship with your kids
- Build a stronger relationship with family 
- Resolve conflict
- Listen more and yell less
- Better manage stress
Upcoming Locations and Dates:
- 
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA 
 Where: 900 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia, SC 29229
 Day: Thursdays (No Session Thanksgiving)
 Time: 6:15 – 8:45 pm
 Start Date: September 25*
- 
Northwest Family YMCA 
 Where: 1501 Kennerly Road, Irmo, SC 29063
 Day: Sundays
 Time: 5:30 – 8:00 pm
 Start Date: Winter 2026
GET STARTED:
Complete our Interest Form
QUESTIONS: Contact Jen “BOSTON” Sedio at SFP@columbiaymca.org
 



