1. What is the catch? What materials will I need to start one of these programs?
All training and all start up materials are free. The catch is that you must implement this program at least once in Sacramento County and report the data to Omni Youth Programs.
The only cost to you or your organization is:
Family Matters: The printing cost of the booklets. Can be printed at home or at work. Can even be emailed to participants.
Active Parenting of Teens: $10 book per participant
Teens In Action: $10 book per participant
Families in Action: Parent and teen participant book - $10 per participant
2. What materials will I need to start one of these programs?
Family Matters:
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Families with teens to serve
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A phone
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Ability to print, mail or email booklets to families
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Access to a computer to submit demographic and survey data
Group programs: Active Parenting of Teens, Teens In Action and Families in Action
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A place to hold the group
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Access to a DVD player, Laptop and or TV with sound** Videos are required**
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Ability to print or make copies of paperwork
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Access to a computer to submit demographic and survey data
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Ability to outreach and recruit parents and/or teen
3. Can I just take the Facilitator Training without getting trained in a program?
No. You must commit to a program. If your organization wants to have a facilitator training we can provide that at a cost to your organization. Cost depends on number of participants and location of training. Please contact Shari Egeland (916) 362-2000 x14
4. I want to take training in this program just to learn more about it and I have no plans to implement the program is that ok?
No. Sacramento County has funded Omni Youth Programs to train people who agree to implement the program at least once in Sacramento County as a larger strategy to build community capacity around underage high risk behavior.
5. I would like to use bits and pieces from this program to add to my program is that ok?
We provide training to people who have the committed intention of implementing the entire program at least once in Sacramento County. You can add additional aspects to the program but you cannot take anything away and must run the program as it is set up.
6. I live outside of Sacramento County, Can I become certified by you?
Yes but you will have to pay a fee. Fee depends on amount of participants and location of training. Please contact Shari Egeland (916) 362-2000 x14
7. What if I want to become certified in a group program but I do not have a place to hold the group?
The group programs can be done at a variety of free community centers, cafes, restaurants and other free spaces in the greater Sacramento area. If you feel comfortable you can implement this program in your living room or garage space. For more information on free spaces in Sacramento County please contact Shari Egeland (916) 362-200 x14