Building Healthy Families (BHF)

An age-appropriate, character-based, leadership and health curriculum for youth in grades K-12, parents, and college age adults. Urban Family Council staff and volunteers provide these services in public and private schools, community groups, and various faith institutions. The program is divided in to several section or units which include:  Leadership; Specialized Services; Abstinence Until marriage; Camps, Training and After School; and Special Events and Workshops.  Each of these is described in detail on the associated pages of this website. Use the navigation bar to the left to begin your search.

Leadership

• Leading By Example (LBE)
• Choosing Character
• Conflict Resolution
• Helping ex-Offenders Prepare Effectively (HOPE)
• Parent Leadership University (PLU)

Specialized Services

• Moving Ahead with Purpose (MAP)
• Growing Up Takes Time
• Call Me A Lady
• Love, Dating & Relationships
• Pregnancy

Abstinence Until Marriage

• WAIT (Why Am I Tempted?) Training

Camps, Training and After School

• Helping Youth Prepare Effectively (HYPE)
• Train the Trainer
• Success Express After-School Program (New for Fall 2008)

Special Events and Workshops
Graduation ceremonies, tea parties, and field trips are scheduled at the close of some of our educational programs. Throughout the year, however, UFC holds several fundraising and awareness events namely: Annual Spring Fundraising Gala, Fall Fundraising Luncheon, and Back to School Rally. Call 215-879-2485 or visit www.urbanfamilycouncil.org to learn how you can help UFC build healthy families.

Urban Family Council exists to build healthy families by providing education about, and advocating for, life, marriage and family.