(April 2, 2008)

S.T.A.R. Youth Program - A free program for families of youth ages 0-17, who are engaging in delinquent behavior (e.g., not following rules at home or school), runaway behavior, truancy or skipping school, family conflict, or experimentation with drugs or alcohol. We help families set and work towards positive goals, while improving communication skills and strengthening family relationships.

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Join the blue ribbon campaign to stop child abuse and neglect. Wear blue on Friday, April 4, 2008 & a blue ribbon during the month of April to help raise awareness in our community.

S.T.A.R. Family Workshops – Free family workshops held each month. Families are invited to participate in a family activity and practice healthy family functioning skills that reduce and prevent the occurrence of child abuse and neglect.

Upcoming STAR Family Classes –

Wednesday, April 9, 2008
“Hands are not for Hitting" Al Gonzalez Center, 702 S. Brownlee 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Anger Management Skills Nueces County Courthouse
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Monday April 28, and Tuesday, April 29