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Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC)/Creating Lasting Connections (CLC)

Program Description

Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) is a family-focused program thataims to increase parenting skills and family-relationship skills to build theresiliency of youths aged 9 to 17 years, and to reduce the frequency of theiralcohol and other drug (AOD) use. CLFC is designed to be implemented throughcommunity systems such as churches, schools, recreation centers, and court-referred settings.

The six modules of the CLFC curriculum are administered to parents/guardiansand youths in 18 to 20 weekly training sessions. The youths’ sessions last 1 to1.5 hours and the parents’ sessions last 1.5 to 2.5 hours. The curriculumfocuses on 1) imparting knowledge about AOD use, including tobacco; 2)improving communication and conflict resolution skills; 3) building copingmechanisms to resist negative social influences; 4) encouraging the use ofcommunity services when personal or family problems arise; 5) engenderingself-knowledge, personal responsibility, and respect for others; and 6) delayingthe onset and reducing the frequency of AOD use among participating parentsand youths. The program supports problem identification and referrals to othercommunity services for participants, when necessary.

Creating Lasting Connections, which served as the basis for CLFC, was firstimplemented and evaluated in church and school communities with the familiesof high-risk, 11- to 14-year-old youths.

Outcome: Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About SubstanceUse

Evaluation Findings by Outcome

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Program Effects Acrossall Studies

This program is effective for improvingknowledge, attitudes, and beliefs aboutsubstance use. The review of theprogram yielded strong evidence of afavorable effect. Based on one study andone measure, the effect size forknowledge, attitudes, and beliefs aboutsubstance use is 1.12 (95% CI: .69,1.55).

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Key Study Findings Parents in the intervention groupreported statistically significant gains inknowledge about AOD and enhancedbeliefs against using these substances,compared with parents in the controlgroup (Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson etal, 1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.(1995): Items about AOD knowledge andbeliefs developed for this study fromexisting assessment tools

Additional Details This outcome was also assessedseparately for each church communityand at a 1-year follow-up period(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,1995). Subgroup findings and follow-upfindings are not rated and therefore donot contribute to the final outcomerating.

Outcome: Receipt of Mental Health and/or Substance UseTreatment


This program is promising for improvingreceipt of mental health and/or substanceuse treatment. The review of theprogram yielded sufficient evidence of afavorable effect. Based on one study andtwo measures, the average effect size forreceipt of mental health and/or substanceuse treatment is .32 (95% CI: .07, .57).


Key Study Findings Both parents and youths in theintervention group reported a statistically

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significant increase in use of communityservices to help deal with personal orfamily problems, compared with parentsand youths in the control group (Johnsonet al., 1998; Johnson et al., 1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.(1995): Items developed for this study


Outcome: Family Cohesion


This program is ineffective for improvingfamily cohesion. The review of theprogram yielded sufficient evidence of anegligible effect. Based on one study andseven measures, the average effect sizefor family cohesion is -.03 (95% CI: -.17,.11).


Key Study Findings There was a short-term, marginallysignificant gain in parents’ reportedcommunication with their youths for theintervention group, compared with thecontrol group; however, this finding wasnot confirmed by youths’ reports(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,1995). Youths in the intervention groupdemonstrated marginally significant gainsin bonding with their mothers, comparedwith youths in the control group;however, this finding was not confirmedby parents’ reports (Johnson et al., 1998;Johnson et al., 1995). There were nostatistically significant between-groupdifferences in the use of family meetingpractices, youth-report of bonding withtheir fathers, and parent-report of youths’bonding with siblings (Johnson et al.,1998; Johnson et al., 1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.


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(1995): Items developed for this studyusing existing assessment tools


Outcome: Parenting Practices


This program is ineffective for improvingparenting practices. The review of theprogram yielded sufficient evidence of anegligible effect. Based on one study andsix measures, the average effect size forparenting practices is -.04 (95% CI: -.19,.11).


Key Study Findings Parents in the intervention groupreported a statistically significant increasein the family management practice ofinvolving their youths in setting rules onAOD use, compared with parents in thecontrol group. However, there were nostatistically significant between-groupdifferences in the use of family rules onAOD. There were also no differences inyouths’ involvement in setting rules andexpectations for youth behavior otherthan those involving AOD, or in their useof these rules (Johnson et al., 1998;Johnson et al., 1995). There were nostatistically significant between-groupdifferences in parents’ and youths’community involvement with one another(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.(1995): Items developed for this studyusing existing assessment tools

Additional Details This outcome was also assessedseparately for each church communityand at a 1-year follow-up period(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,


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1995). Subgroup findings and follow-upfindings are not rated and therefore donot contribute to the final outcomerating.

Outcome: Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorder


This program is ineffective for reducingalcohol use and disorders. The review ofthe program yielded sufficient evidenceof a negligible effect. Based on one studyand four measures, the average effectsize for alcohol use and disorders is -.02(95% CI: -.21, .17).


Key Study Findings There were no statistically significantbetween-group differences in parents’frequency and quantity of alcohol use(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,1995) or in youths’ onset and frequencyof alcohol use (Johnson et al., 1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.(1995): Youth questionnaire of alcoholand other drug use developed for thisstudy using items from existingassessment tools


Outcome: General Substance Use


This program is ineffective for reducinggeneral substance use. The review of theprogram yielded sufficient evidence of anegligible effect. Based on one study andthree measures, the average effect sizefor general substance use is -.02 (95%CI: -.24, .02).

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programs have found about the averageeffect sizes for this outcome.

Key Study Findings There were no statistically significantbetween-group differences in parents’frequency of alcohol and other drug use(Johnson et al., 1998; Johnson et al.,1995) or in youths’ delay of alcohol anddrug use and frequency of other drug use(Johnson et al., 1995).

Measures Johnson et al. (1998) and Johnson et al.(1995): Youth questionnaire of alcoholand other drug use developed for thisstudy using items from existingassessment tools


Study Evaluation Methodology

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Program Snapshot

Evidence Ratings Knowledge, Attitudes, and Beliefs About Substance Use

Receipt of Mental Health and/or Substance Use Treatment

Family Cohesion

Parenting Practices

Alcohol Use and Alcohol Use Disorder

General Substance Use

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Program Contact Ted N. Strader Program Developer

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Dissemination/Implementation Contact Teresa Boyd Strader, LCSW, CPS National Training Director

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StudyDesignNarrative

This study was implemented in five church communities in theLouisville, Kentucky area. A randomized block design wasused, blocking on church community. A church community wasdefined as a group of people who form a support systembased on shared activities and interests. Within eachcommunity, families were randomly assigned to theintervention group or control group.

SampleDescription

Participants were 183 high-risk youths, aged 12 through14,and their families (95 in the intervention group and 88 in thecontrol group). Over half (58%) of the youths were female,with 16% of families identifying as African American. Justunder half of the sample was 12 years old (45%), around onethird of the sample was 13 years old (33%), and the remainingyouths were 14 years old. Almost half (47%) had five or morefamily members, and 30% were in low-to-medium-incomegroups. There were no statistically significant between-groupbaseline differences on key family and environmentalcharacteristics (e.g., age, gender, youth access to marijuana,parent smoking behavior, and family participation in otheralcohol and other drug programs).

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STUDIES REVIEWED

Johnson, K., Bryant, D. D., Collins, D. A., Noe, T. D., Strader, T. N.,& Berbaum, M. (1998). Preventing and reducing alcohol and otherdrug use among high-risk youths by increasing family resilience.Social Work, 43(4), 297–308.Johnson, K., Berbaum, M., Bryant, D., & Bucholtz, G. (1995).Evaluation of Creating Lasting Connections: A program to preventalcohol and other drug abuse among high risk youth. Finalevaluation report. Louisville, KY: Urban Research Institute.

SUPPLEMENTAL AND CITED DOCUMENTS

Johnson, K., Young, L., & Collins, D. (2004). The Creating LastingFamily Connections program: Evaluation kit. Louisville, KY: ResilientFutures Network.

OTHER STUDIES

Johnson, K., Strader, T., Berbaum, M., Bryant, D., Bucholtz, G.,Collins, D., & Noe, T. (1996). Reducing alcohol and other drug useby strengthening community, family, and youth resiliency: Anevaluation of the Creating Lasting Connections program. Journal ofAdolescent Research, 11(1), 36–67.



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* Dissemination and implementation information was provided by theprogram developer or program contact at the time of review. Profileinformation may not reflect the current costs or availability of materials(including newly developed or discontinued items). Thedissemination/implementation contact for this program can provide currentinformation on the availability of additional, updated, or new materials.

Implementation/Training and Technical AssistanceInformation

Providers at hundreds of sites across the United States, the U.S. territories,and several other countries have been trained to implement the CLFCProgram, and it remains operational at several human service agencies,mental health centers, civic organizations, juvenile justice detention anddiversion programs, correctional institutions, and city and countygovernments.Staff and consultants who have completed a national certification andtraining system may train groups of 6 to 18, and certify qualified individualsas CLFC Implementation Trainers over a 5-day period. No previouseducation or experience is required for providers to become trained. Oncetrained, certified CLFC Implementation Trainers are able to implement theCLFC Program with youths and adults. CLFC Master Trainer Training isavailable to individuals within agencies or systems who have alreadyreceived CLFC Implementation Training Certification, who have experiencewith implementing the CLFC Program in the community, and who havedemonstrated positive results in their local CLFC Program implementation.Certified CLFC Master Trainers train staff within their own agency toimplement the CLFC Program. Required resources for implementation comprise a number of materials thatrange in price, including manuals, notebooks, and posters. Materials that areoptional, yet strongly recommended, include: videos; training assessmentsurveys; the Community Mobilization Manual; the Fidelity Instrument; andthe CLFC Logic Model. Other materials are optional and range in price,including the CLFC Master Trainer Training; CLFC Evaluation Kit; CLFCRelationship Skills: Pre–Post Survey for Outcome Evaluation; CLFCRetrospective Evaluation Kit; books on CLFC theory, sample exercises, andresearch outcomes; in-person or telephone technical assistance; and onlineFAQs. The program developer and/or the national training director are availableweekdays for telephone consultation regarding CLFC implementation andtraining needs, or to answer general questions.

Dissemination InformationA large selection of support materials and information is available on thewebsites, www.copes.org and www.myresilientfuturesnetwork.com ,foragencies interested in implementing the program. In addition, a fullystocked warehouse of CLFC materials is available for shipping to purchasingagencies. A collection of marketing materials for different populations,including written and video testimonials, is available upon request. Mostmaterials are free, with the exception of Building Healthy Individuals,Families, and Communities: Creating Lasting Connections, which costs$25.00, and the scoring and reports for the assessment surveys, which cost$150.00 plus shipping.


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Summary Table of RFDI Materials

Description of itemRequiredoroptional

Cost Where obtained

Implementation Information

CLFC Set (all 6 trainermanuals, a set of 25participant notebooks forall 6 modules, 6 postersets, and a portfolio carry-case); manuals,notebooks, and posters.For trained facilitatorsimplementing the CLFCProgram; notebooks arefor parent and youthparticipants; each of 3parent training sessions isa 5-to 6-session module(1.5 to 2 hours persession); each of 3 youthtrainings is a 5-sessionmodule (1 to 1.5 hoursper session). Alsoavailable in Spanish

Required $1,125 plusshipping

Contact program supplier:Teresa Boyd [email protected]

Individual CLFC ModuleKits: 1) DevelopingPositive ParentalInfluences; 2) Developinga Positive Response; 3)Raising Resilient Youth; 4)Developing Independenceand Responsibility; 5)Getting Real for Adults;and 6) Getting Real forYouth Training Kits,including trainer manual,25 participant notebooksand a poster set. Manuals,notebooks, and postersfor trained facilitatorsimplementing the CLFCProgram; notebooks arefor parent and youthparticipants; each of 3parent-training sessions isa 5- to 6- session module(1.5 to 2 hours persession); each of 3 youthtrainings is a 5-sessionmodule (1 to 1.5 hoursper session).

Required $250 perindividualmodule kitplusshipping

Contact program supplier

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Individual CLFC TrainerManuals: 1) DevelopingPositive ParentalInfluences; 2) Developinga Positive Response; 3)Raising Resilient Youth; 4)Developing Independenceand Responsibility; 5)Getting Real for Adults;and 6) Getting Real forYouth. Manuals are fortrained facilitatorsimplementing the CLFCProgram; each of theindividual parent trainingsis a 5- to 6-sessionmodule (1.5 to 2 hoursper session); Each of theyouth trainings is a 5-session module (1 to 1.5hours per session).

Required $75 perindividualtrainermanualplusshipping


Individual sets of 25 CLFCNotebooks are alsoavailable individually: 1)Developing PositiveParental Influences; 2)Developing a PositiveResponse; 3) RaisingResilient Youth; 4)Developing Independenceand Responsibility; 5)Getting Real for Adults;and 6) Getting Real forYouth); For trainers andprogram participants

Required $99.95 perindividualset of 25notebooksplusshipping


Individual sets of 25 CLFCNotebooks are alsoavailable individually: 1)Developing PositiveParental Influences; 2)Developing a PositiveResponse; 3) RaisingResilient Youth; 4)Developing Independenceand Responsibility; 5)Getting Real for Adults;and 6) Getting Real forYouth); For trainers andprogram participants

Required $99.95 perindividualset of 25notebooksplusshipping


CLFC DVD Series, whichincludes the following fiveDVDs: 1) Getting Real: ItTakes Two to Know You;2) Getting Real: Role-Plays with Adults withTrainer Notes; 3) TheIntoxication Curve; 4)

Optional $499 forset plusshipping


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High, Drunk or State ofMind; 5) Problem Drinkingor Alcoholism. For trainedfacilitators implementingthe CLFC Program and forongoing staff training andsupport; each video withinthe DVD set varies inlength from 17 to 65minutes.

Individual DVDs: 1)Getting Real: It TakesTwo to Know You; 2)Getting Real: Role-Playswith Adults with TrainerNotes; 3) The IntoxicationCurve; 4) High, Drunk orState of Mind; 5) ProblemDrinking or Alcoholism.For trained facilitatorsimplementing the CLFCProgram and for ongoingstaff support; each videowithin the DVD set variesin length from 17 to 65minutes.

Optional Between$100 and$114 plusshipping


CLFC Training AssessmentSurvey for supervisors toassess their staffreadiness to implementCLFC. For supervisors andstaff who intend toimplement CLFC;approximately 30 minutes.

Optional Surveys arefree; $150plusshipping forscoring andreports


CLFC ImplementationTraining (includes limitedongoing technicalassistance for 1 year withimplementation andfidelity issues), to assistpeople to conduct fidelityimplementations andeducate personnel inquality assuranceprocedures. Forprofessional or volunteerstaff who want toimplement the CLFCProgram with parents andyouths; 5 to 10 days inlength with 8 contacthours per day. Alsoavailable in Spanish

Optional $750 pertrainee plustravel-relatedexpenses


Customized onsite CLFCImplementation Training(includes limited ongoing

Optional $7,500 plustravel-related


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technical assistance for 1year with implementationand fidelity issues) toassist people to conductfidelity implementationsand educate personnel inquality assuranceprocedures. Forprofessional or volunteerstaff who want toimplement the CLFCProgram with parents andyouths; 5 to 10 days inlength with 8 contacthours per day. Alsoavailable in Spanish

expensesfor 2MasterTrainers

Implementation TrainingNotebook, support forinitial and ongoingreplication/implementationof the CLFC Program andas support for qualityassurance. Forprofessional or volunteerstaff who want toimplement the CLFCProgram with parents andyouths

Optional Included inthe cost oftraining


Community MobilizationManual, support for initialand ongoingreplication/implementationof the CLFC Program andas support for qualityassurance For professionalor volunteer staff whowant to implement theCLFC Program withparents and youths

Optional Included inthe cost oftraining


Fidelity Instrument, tosupport high fidelityreplication/implementationand as a supplement tosupport ongoingimplementation qualityassurance For professionalor volunteer supervisorswho want staff toimplement the CLFCProgram with parents andyouths

Optional Free Contact program supplier

CLFC Logic Model. Forprofessional or volunteersupervisors and staff whowant to implement the


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CLFC Program withparents and youths

CLFC Master TrainerTraining. For professionalor volunteer staff who arealready certified as CLFCImplementation Trainers,who have demonstrableknowledge and skills inthe CLFC Program andwant to train other staff toimplement the CLFCProgram; for a minimumof 5 days with 8 contacthours per day

Optional $2,500 plustravel-relatedexpenses


Standard CLFC EvaluationKit with one of each of theYouth and Parent Surveys,Construct Definitions, andPsychometric Properties.For program evaluators;survey administrationtakes approximately 30minutes.

Optional $300 plusshipping


CLFC Relationship Skills:Pre–Post Survey forOutcome Evaluation. Forprogram evaluators,survey administrationtakes approximately 20minutes.

Optional $99.99 plusshipping


CLFC RetrospectiveEvaluation Kit (Post OnlyDesign). For programevaluators; surveyadministration takesapproximately 20 minutes.



Building HealthyIndividuals, Families, andCommunities: CreatingLasting Connections;Describes the CLFCProgram theory, sampleexercises, researchoutcomes. For trainedCLFC facilitators,supervisors, potentialprogram participants, orother interested parties



Secrets to SuccessfulFacilitation, a manual thatsupports people trained tofacilitate CLFC in a variety



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of ways. For trained CLFCfacilitators or supervisors

Additional Telephone orOnsite TechnicalAssistance. For trainedCLFC facilitators orsupervisors, varies inlength (up to 10 hoursincluded in the purchaseof the CLFCImplementation Training)

Optional Informationnotavailable


FAQs for the CLFCProgram


CLFC Prevention SpecialistJob Description. Foragency or organizationalsupervisors or teamleaders


Sample InterviewQuestion for Hiring Staff.For agency ororganizational supervisorsor team leaders


CLFC ImplementationOptions. For agency ororganizational supervisorsor team leaders


Dissemination Information

Building HealthyIndividuals, Families, andCommunities: CreatingLasting Connections bookfor trained CLFCfacilitators, supervisors,potential programparticipants, or otherinterested entities



CLFC Information Packet.For anyone interested inimplementing the CLFCprogram


CLFC Training AssessmentSurvey.

Optional Surveys arefree; $150plusshipping forscoring andreports


Sample Interview Reports. Optional Free Contact program supplier

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For agency ororganizational supervisorsor team leaders

Environmental StrategiesEmerging in Communitieswith Science-BasedReplications. Forsupervisors and staff whoimplement the CLFCProgram


Professional Testimonials.For supervisors and staffwho are considering theCLFC Program


For supervisors and staffwho are considering theCLFC Program withparents and youths, andfor potential participantsduring recruitmentprocess


The Original CLFCProgram NationalReplication Sites. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


List of RelatedPublications. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


Sample PromotionalVideos on Website. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


Sample News Stories. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


Sample TV Coverage fromAcross the Country. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering or


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implementing the CLFCProgram

Sample Press Releases.For supervisors and staffwho are considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


Sample CLFC ProgramRecruitment Brochures.For supervisors and staffwho are considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram


Website for AdditionalResources for Support forImplementation. Forsupervisors and staff whoare considering orimplementing the CLFCProgram



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Dissemination/Implementation Contact Teresa Boyd Strader, LCSW, CPS National Training Director

Program Contact

Ted N. Strader Program [email protected]

Dissemination/Implementation Contact

Teresa Boyd Strader, LCSW, CPS National Training [email protected]

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