Familias Unidas

Developer(s)

Dr. Hila Pantin and Dr. Guillermo Prado

Program Summary

The Familias Unidas program is a family-focused intervention designed to prevent and reduce substance abuse and unsafe sexual behaviors among Latino adolescents through the improvement of family functioning. Two versions of the program have been evaluated. The original 12-week program was evaluated with 12-17 year old Hispanic youth and their primary caregivers. A compressed, six-week version was also tested with ninth-grade Latino students and their primary caregivers, and shows evidence of effectiveness.

Target Population

Familias Unidas is designed for Latino youth and their families. It has been evaluated with both 12-17 year old youth (full version), and ninth-grade Latino students (abbreviated version). The study of the abbreviated version with ninth grade Latino students showed positive impacts.

Program Setting

Familias Unidas can be implemented in any setting and has been delivered in community-based organizations and school settings in the United States and Latin America. The program has been evaluated in community-based settings in Miami.

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Languages available: Spanish