Stepfamily education is a federally funded program provided through the Office of Head Start and the Office of Family Assistance (Grant numbers: 90FE0129; 90YD0227) in partnership with Utah State University. These classes are designed to assist stepfamilies in gaining information, skills, and resources regarding satisfying remarriages. Utah State University in collaboration with established community agencies are currently offering classes at no cost to married and non-married couples with stepchildren. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish. The program uses a research-based curriculum: Smart Steps for Adults and Children in Stepfamilies.
Daycare and dinner are provided free as part of the program.
What is Smart Steps?
Smart Steps is a six week, twelve hour research-based curriculum developed by Dr. Franscesca Adler-Baeder. This curriculum focuses on building couple and family strengths while addressing unique needs and stressors that stepfamilies commonly face. Issues addressed in the curriculum include:
- Co-parenting across households
- Working with ex-partners
- Legal and financial issues
- Stepparent-stepchild relationships
- Strengthening the couple relationship
- Stress reducing strategies
The entire family is invited to attend the program! Concurrent youth classes and childcare provided.