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The In-Step program is designed to improve the relationship between parents and youth ages 11 to 18 by providing a positive interaction.
The program teaches basic life and social skills such as communication, problem solving, anger management, emotional regulations, making smart choices, cultural awareness, and family values.
In-Step is a FREE program. The program has open enrollment to anyone wanting to participate. It is a 12 hour program where participants meet twice for 6 hours, typically held on Saturdays. The program serves the areas of Comanche, Jefferson, and Stephens Counties. At least one parent or guardian must consistently attend each class with his or her child.
Parent goals of the program are to learn better ways to communicate with all family members, learn to listen and understand each other, reinforce and enhance positive parenting skills, and learn more effective means of discipline to change negative interactions. Youth goals include how to deal with anger in a positive way, necessary skills to achieve self control, how to make better decisions to avoid negative consequences, and how to problem solve more effectively.
