Why 4 Rs and 2 Ss for Strengthening Families Program?

• Serious issues remain around engagement of families with children presenting with behavioral difficulties
• Child conduct problems are the most common reason for child mental health referral
• Curriculum is informed by intensive family and clinician input  
• Intervention materials are presented in a family and clinician-friendly format  
  

What does the 4 Rs and 2 Ss Address?

• Factors affecting service use and outcomes

• Service use capacity
• Service provision skills
• Client retention 
• Strategies for responding to youths in serious need of mental health care  

What are the 4 Rs and 2 Ss?

Watch this short video to learn what the 4R's and 2S's mean.

The 4 Rs and 2 Ss can help to 

Improve Program Attendance

Decrease Parenting Stress

Improve Oppositional Defiant Behaviors