PROSPER Strengthening Families Program (Ages 10–14)

UNC, in partnership with the Carbondale Area School District and PROSPER Partnerships, is offering the Strengthening Families Program this fall. The free seven-week series runs Thursdays, October 2 through November 13, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Carbondale Area Elementary School.

Families enjoy a free dinner together before breaking into sessions. Parents and caregivers learn strategies to encourage positive behavior, manage stress, and support their children, while youth build communication, decision-making, and coping skills. Families then practice these skills together. Childcare is available for younger siblings, and weekly prizes add extra fun.

Space is limited. To register, contact Nathan Masco, UNC PROSPER Coordinator, at nmasco@uncnepa.org or 570-961-1592 ext. 103.