YOUTH FIRESETTER INTERVENTION PROGRAM (YFIP)
YFIP is an intervention and educational program aimed at reducing the number of fires and burn injuries caused by youth experimenting with fire. The Santa Clara County Fire Investigation Task Force, in cooperation with the Santa Clara County Fire Chief’s Association and the Santa Clara County Police Chief’s Association, established the Youth Firesetter Intervention Program (YFIP) for offenders and at-risk youth who reside in Santa Clara County.
YFIP is an educational intervention workshop that targets at-risk youth, ages 11 to 15, who have expressed an interest in fire and/or have been involved in firesetting activities that have caused, or have the potential to cause, injuries or damage to property. Student participation and parent support are critical elements for the youth’s success in this program.
For More Information
CONTACT:
Scott Woodfin
Palo Alto Fire Department
510-468-2066
scott.woodfin@cityofpaloalto.org
Parent and Guardian Resources
Parent Project
The tougher it gets to be a kid…the tougher it gets to be a parent.
The Parent Project is a 12-week program that teaches parents effective prevention and intervention techniques to help their teens swim against the tide and grow into safe and competent adults.
Parent Project within Santa Clara County
Phone: (408) 808-3794
Email:ParentProject@da.sccgov.org
70 West Hedding Street, West WingSan Jose, CA 95110
Bill Wilson Center (BWC) Parenting Workshops
BWC Parenting Workshop focuses on building and strengthening the skills and resources parents need to care for, guide and encourage their children. With an emphasis on communication skills and mutual respect, our curriculum follows the Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.) program. This program helps parents build meaningful connections with their children so they can better understand the cause of their child’s misbehavior.
BWC Parenting Workshop
BWC Services Flyer
For more information, dates or to register, please contact Bill Wilson Center at (408) 243-0222 and ask for an Intake Counselor.
