Family And Schools Together (F.A.S.T.)

WHAT IS FAST?

Families And Schools Together (FAST) is an innovative and collaborative prevention and parent-involvement program where families gather to participate in fun, research-based activities aimed at strengthening families and empowering parents. 

The three goals of the FAST program are:

• Strengthening family cohesion
• Developing more positive predictors of school success
• Increasing knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse facts, issues, and resources

Schools, families, and Focus on Community work together to participate in eight to ten weekly sessions that are 2.5 hours long and held at the school.

​WHY SHOULD FAMILIES ATTEND?

The FAST program helps families:

• Communicate
• Grow
• Become more familiar with their school
• Learn more about their community
• Have fun
• Make new friends​

​The program provides:

• An evening meal
• Child care
• Information regarding the school's activities and other community resources
• Games and activities for children
• A quiet time for parents to talk with one another about parenting, school, community and life.
• One-on-one quality time for parents and their children
• A weekly family lottery for a chance to win a basket of prizes

WHAT MAKES FAST SPECIAL?

Effectiveness: Extensive evaluation of FAST programs in urban and rural settings measures how effective the program is.
Collaboration: Parents and professionals work together as partners.  The program is facilitated by a trained team of parents, school staff and mental health and substance abuse prevention professionals. 
Entire Families: It is a program that includes activities for both parents and children.

GET INVOLVED:
Fill out the application to start volunteering today.