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:
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SC Virtual Charter School
Where: 2023 Platt Springs Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Start Date: January 2027* -
Jeep Rogers Family YMCA
Where: 900 Lake Carolina Dr., Columbia, SC 29229
Start Date: TBD* -
Northwest Family YMCA
Where:1501 Kennerly Rd, Irmo, SC 29063
Start Date: TBD*
*Our Strengthening Families sessions will begin once 12 families are registered and ready to participate. If you’re interested, we encourage you to complete the interest form now—there’s no need to wait for a start date.
Once we reach 12 participating families, we’ll contact everyone who completed the form with the official program start date and next steps.
GET STARTED:
Complete our Interest Form
QUESTIONS: Contact Jen “BOSTON” Sedio at SFP@columbiaymca.org



