STEP: Strive Toward Empowerment & Purpose
The STEP initiative is an 8-week intervention program in partnership with The City of Columbus & Franklin County Municipal Courts, which provides resources to parents and families who have children ages 11-17 on the cusp of entering the justice system. STEP supports both families and youth by building healthy relationships that strengthen the family dynamic and provide youth with structure and guidance.
STEP will help build self-esteem, leadership abilities, public speaking and communication skills for our youth, all in a supportive community with other participants and engagement coaches.
The initiative also offers parents the curriculum and tools they need to develop healthy co-parenting partnerships, intervention strategies, conflict resolution tactics and school relationship support.
NOTE: The STEP Program is currently at capacity. If you’re interested in participating, please fill out the Interest Form below. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to your future involvement. Thank you: