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…
"The FAST Program has been an entry point for our students and parents to make a lasting connection with the school... families have come to appreciate the nurturing and student-centered environment where learning, relationships and friendships have blossomed!" Hear more from Dr. Walker, the Principal at Auer Avenue Community School, during our upcoming webinar featuring guests from Milwaukee Public Schools: mailchi.mp/familiesandschools.org/4jtxpctz9k
Coffee Break with Toni - October 28, 2020
Please submit the form below to register* for the Coffee Break with Toni webinar on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, from 2-3 p.m. Central Time. Join Families & Schools Together Executive Director Toni K. Rivera Joachin as she explores relevant topics in family engagement during Coffee Break with Toni...
