Programs that Work
Families And Schools Together (FAST)
Program Info
Program Overview
Program Reviews
Program Info
Healthy and Safe Children
Children Succeeding in School
Indicators
Youths not using alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs
Students performing at grade level or meeting state curriculum standards
Children and youth not engaging in violent behavior or displaying serious conduct problems
Topic Areas
Age of Child
Early Childhood (0-8)
Middle Childhood (9-12)
Type of Setting
Elementary School
Middle School
Type of Service
Parent Education
Type of Outcome Addressed
Behavior Problems
Cognitive Development / School Performance
Substance Use and Dependence
Violent Behavior
Evidence Level (What does this mean?)
Other Reviewed Programs
TopProgram Overview
Families And Schools Together (FAST) is a multi-family group intervention designed to reduce anxiety and aggression and to increase social skills and attention spans among children ages 5 to 14. The program seeks to build protective factors for children, to empower parents to be the primary prevention agents for children, and to build supportive parent-to-parent groups.
Program Reviews
The Families And Schools Together (FAST) program has not yet been thoroughly reviewed by PPN, but preliminary review suggests it may be effective at improving outcomes for the indicators listed above.
This program is highly regarded by other credible organizations and reviews of the program can be found online at the websites listed below:
OJJDP Model Programs Guide
SAMHSA's National Registry of Evidence-based Programs and Practices (NREPP)