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67% of FAST Parents say they have a better relationship with their FAST Child
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Behavior problems decline by 30%
My child is more confident and focused. He has a better attitude and has a new found understanding of privilege and responsibility.
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51% of FAST parents feel more confident and productive at home and in their community
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19% less family conflict
FAST has helped me to find out that I am a single parent, but that doesn't mean I am alone.
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40% of teachers see improvements in children’s positive behaviors
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54% of teachers say FAST Parents become more involved in school
I would not have believed such a transformation was possible in such a short time if I had not seen it with my own eyes.
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64% of FAST Parents feel better connected to their community
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46% increase in reciprocal social support among FAST Parents
In FAST, a group of parents decided to carpool together to a job fair. Two of the four parents were called for job interviews.
Through experiential learning rather than lecture, FAST teaches parents to become effective family leaders equipped to help their children thrive. On a scale of 1 to 10, FAST parent graduates give the program a 9.4 satisfaction rating.
Each 2.5-hour FAST Program conducted over 8 to 10 weeks systematically incorporates research and evidence-based practices proven to build protective factors, decrease risk factors and increase social capital around children and families.
Based on family systems theory and family stress theory, FAST brings families together in dynamic groups to build supportive relationships across domains of family, school and community.
Recognized by SAMHSA, UNODC, OJJDP
FAST is included in SAMHSA’s National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices, and has been recognized as a model program since 2002. The program is also recognized by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. Learn more
“FAST is such a part of who I am now. FAST opened so many doors for me. I was at home with my children when I was attending the program. After the program – and then becoming a Coordinator –…
For 30 years, the FAST program has served as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of thousands of children and families across culture, languages, and socio-economic classes in the U.S. and in countries around the world. In 1988,…
“We are dedicated to running FAST with passion. We are here for the families – to empower parents and support our students.” Monica Garcia, FAST Specialist and Certified FAST Trainer at APS Albuquerque Public Schools (APS), serving approximately 84,000 students…
Congratulations to One City Schools and their recent family graduates! This marks the completion of One City Schools’ sixth cycle of FAST, concluding their two-year FAST pilot. Thank you to Madison Community Foundation, United Way of Dane County, Alliant Energy Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, City of Madison’s Emerging Opportunities Program, Endres Manufacturing Company Foundation, and Total Administrative Services Corporation (TASC) for supporting this partnership! #FASTcommunity
