News - Part 4
Most Don’t…
Fact: 7 out of 10 teens in South Salt Lake Don’t Drink. Even more stay away from tobacco and other drugs completely. So, if you think “well everyone is doing it” think again! Check out this cool website from our friends in Tooele County (www.mostdont.org)
September 2012 – Courtesy
Definition Courtesy: polite behavior; gracious manner or manners Quotes Raise Courteous Kids Activities Books Workplace “Courtesy is as much a mark of a gentleman as courage.” – Theodore Roosevelt “Courtesy is a man’s privilege not an obligation.” – Unknown “When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.” – Mahatma Gandhi HowRead More…
July 2013 – Vision
Frank is the Deputy Director/Housing Administrator for South Salt Lake City’s Community Development Department, as well as a resident of South Salt Lake. Frank’s commitment and dedication to the City of South Salt Lake and it’s residents is clear in all of the work he does. Prior to becoming an employee of the City, FrankRead More…
Register for Strengthening Families Classes
Register Now for Strengthening Families Classes Starting April 8, 2015-June 10, 2015 For Parents and Children age 6-11 at the Historic Scott School Or March 30, 2015-June 8 for Parents and Youth ages 12-17 at the Central Park/Pal Center Click here for more info
Youth Resources
abovetheinfluence.com NIDA For TEENS the TRUTH SL Co Youth Services For older teens www.checkyourself.com For pre-teens and early teens www.thecoolspot.gov Too Smart to Start
Community Character Initiative
The South Salt Lake Community Character Initiative was developed to connect the different segments of our community together. Each month, a new character theme is introduced accompanied by stories, quotes, and activities that can be used to reinforce that theme. These materials will be available at participating schools, businesses, and community locations. The initiative isRead More…
Strengthening Families
The Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is a nationally and internationally recognized parenting and family strengthening program for high-risk families. SFP is an evidence-based family skills training program found to significantly reduce problem behaviors, delinquency, and alcohol and drug abuse in children and to improve social competencies and school performance. Child maltreatment also decreases as parentsRead More…
May 2013 – Encouragement
Encouragement Definition Expressing approval and support Quotes Discussion Books to Share Workplace “A word of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success.” ~ Unknown “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” ~ Epictetus “Encourage your kids because you have no ideaRead More…
Eat Together as A Family Initiative ETAFI
Kids in families that eat together are less likely to use alcholol and other drugs. That’s why we’ve introduced the Eat Together as A Family Initiative or ETAFI. Our goal is to have more families in South Salt Lake eating together more often. It’s simple really…sit down, relax, and enjoy a meal together as aRead More…
June 2011 – Compassion
Definition Compassion is a deep awareness of the suffering of another coupled with the wish to relieve it. Quotes Practice Compassion Activities Books “Love doesn’t sit there like a stone, it has to be made, like bread; remade all the time, made new.” —Ursula K. Le quin “We make a living by what we get,Read More…