Strengthening American Indian Families

The overall goal of the SAIF Project is to improve the well-being of American Indian / Alaska Native (AI / AN ) children by providing healthy relationship education to AI / AN families, couples, and youth; and in developing role models and mentors for healthy relationships.

Families and couples will meet weekly for four months with a therapist for intensive sissions. Then, they will meet with the therapist once a month for eight months of follow-up. Couples who complete the project will be invited to serve as mentors for other families.
Non-intensive educational workshops are provided on a monthly basis.

Classes for Native American parents and parents of Native American youth. For questions on class schedules and requirements, please contact Dr. Cindy Jong at (213) 202-3970 ext. 7135.

Workshops

In workshops and intensive sessions, the following topics are addressed:
• Communication
• Parenting
• Problem-solving
• Handling Conflicts
• Negotiating Skills
• Coopertation
• Committment
• Family Changes
• Teaching Personal Values
• Native American Cultural Values
• Extended Families - Step-Parenting

On an as-needed bases, the following can also be provided:
• Domestic Violence Education
• Health and Nutrition Education
• Career Development
• Money Management Skills