Helping Students Recognize and Avoid Dangerous Behaviors, Stay Focused on School, and Pursue Healthy Lifestyles
Family Intervention Programs were first offered over 20 years ago to students starting to experiment with alcohol, drugs, truancy and other dangerous behaviors. The goals of FIP are to identify students at risk, educate them about the consequences of their actions, and promote academic success and healthy lifestyles.
Topics covered in FIP workshops include family communication, parenting skills, student decision-making skills, positive elements in student lives, and helpful resources available throughout the community. At least one parent is required to attend with every student. Student referrals to FIP are accepted from school administrators, law enforcement officials and concerned parents.
Intervention Programs
- High School Saturday Family Workshop (HSSFW) for high school students who possess /use alcohol, drugs and other unhealthy substances. Students and their parents must attend a 3-session (12-hour) workshop offered several times during the school year at 5 locations. Participants must attend the 3 sessions in sequence; i.e., once-a-week over a 3-week period.
- Health Awareness for Being Independent of Tobacco (HABIT) for middle and high school students who possess and/or use tobacco products and paraphernalia. Students and their parents attend a 4-hour workshop offered once a month at the Educational Council, 1929 Kenny Road, Columbus.
- Together in Parenting Teens (TIP-T) for middle and high school student who are habitually truant or tardy from school. Students and their parents attend a 3-hour workshop offered 5 times during the school year at the Educational Council, 1929 Kenny Road, Columbus.
Pre-registration required; follow these steps:
- Click on one of the 3 programs listed above to view its schedule
- Choose the most convenient date(s)/location
- Complete registration by calling (614) 688-3200
Students from the following schools districts are eligible to attend free of charge: Bexley, Canal Winchester, Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna Jefferson, Grandview Heights, Groveport Madison, Hamilton, New Albany-Plain, Reynoldsburg, South-Western, Upper Arlington, Westerville, Whitehall, and Worthington. Others should call (614) 688-3200 for information and fees.