2024 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM For Parents and Youth Ages 10-14 Tools, Skills, and Strategies to Build Stronger Families in Seven Weeks PROVEN TO: DELAY the onset of adolescent substance use LOWER levels of aggression in youth INCREASE the resistance to peer pressure in youth REDUCE youth conduct problems in […]
Community Matters 2 highlights the YOU Without Walls: “Swim With A Friend” Program. Access the video here. “Swim With A Friend (SWAF) is a youth swimming program dedicated to empowering inner-city kids with essential water safety skills. Developed by Community Matters 2, Inc. and generously supported by Dutchess County, SWAF offers a comprehensive approach to […]
Dutchess County Youth & Police Initiative: New Dover Session Announced for 2024! The Youth and Police Initiative (YPI) is a way for youth, police departments and community organizations to build positive change and trust. The YPI curriculum produces strong, sustainable relationships that positively impact youth and police while reducing risk factors for delinquency and […]