The FAST Program is an internationally-acclaimed parent engagement program that supports the family bonding necessary for children to thrive. By applying research and evidence-based family therapy practices, this program promotes the full potential of every child.
The FAST Institute of Family Engagement trains school staff to partner with families in support of children’s education and well-being. By blending best practices in teacher training and family and community engagement, this workshop helps schools to create a more welcoming environment for all families.
Families & Schools Together offers additional training and other services as part of the FAST Trainer certification process and to expand support for FAST Providers, including the annual Training of Trainers event, on demand Specialized Trainings, and an Evaluations & Services package.
Why It Works
FAST was one of the first prevention and early intervention programs to develop practical applications for adult and children’s mental health research findings. Today, our organization continues to evolve and improve by integrating new scientific findings and research into what we do. Learn More
This fall, five schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) district — Auer Avenue, Keefe Avenue, Hopkins Lloyd, Brown Street Academy, and Engleburg schools — are (virtually) beginning their fifth cycle of the FAST Program. FAST’s partnership with MPS, which…
Catch up on Coffee Break with Toni: A conversation about staying connected and engaging families during crisis with Marilyn Ruffin, Director of Family & Community Initiatives at One City Schools! Click here to watch the recording of the webinar. Significant relationships with…
July 30, 2020 – Madison, Wis. – Families & Schools Together received a Preschool Development Grant in the amount of $315,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) in support of early childcare and education. This grant will…
FAST Teams are being recognized as frontline heroes for meeting emergency needs and providing vital support to their communities. “The only thing we knew to do right away was to pick up the phone and call all our FAST families," Varenya Kuhathaas, FAST program manager at Canada's Family Services York Region, shared with the The Toronto Star. To Varenya, her team, and all #FASTcommunity members who are making a difference during this challenging time - thank you.
Supported | Frontline heroes making a difference
Community workers have stepped up to meet emergency needs, working tirelessly to deliver food hampers, connect isolated families and pivot essential p...
