Geary County and the three other counties in the 8th Judicial District have been selected to pilot a proactive family resiliency program call Strengthening Families 10-14. It is for parents and youth ages 10-14.Two other judicial districts, the 5th and 12th, are also in the pilot program.

Training is scheduled January 29-31. The Geary County team participants include: Deb Andres FCS Agent; Luan Sparks, USD 475 Director of Student Support; jessica Partida, Life Skills Instructor, 8th Judicial District Community Corrections; Amanda Whitebread, Behavior Interventionist, USD 475; tina Smith, Facility Director, Fort Riley Community and Youth Services; and Chez McClelland, 6th Grade Counselor, Junction City Middle School.

A class is being offered this spring at Junction City Middle School from April 6 – May 18. Another class co-sponsored with Community and Youth Services is planned for late spring, as well.

The information was reported during the weekly Geary County Commission meeting.