Extended Family for Kids (EFK) is a program centered around supporting children who have a loved one who is or has been incarcerated. These kids often carry a heavy emotional load, and EFK helps lighten that burden through character development lessons that promote physical, mental, and moral growth. We teach students in grades K-12 how to manage stress, express anger in healthy ways, and even build positive relationships with law enforcement.
To make EFK available in more communities, we partner with schools and organizations to train adults to become EFK Program Leaders. We bring the one-day training to you in your community. EFK Leader Training includes a nine-lesson curriculum guide, packed with interactive, hands-on activities that help children thrive. During the training, our team walks participants through the full program, shares how to identify children who would benefit from EFK, and offers tips for adapting lessons to different settings.
After training, Program Leaders are ready to start right away with just the curriculum guide and basic school supplies. EFK is designed to be simple to lead, one 45-minute session each week for nine weeks, but the impact is anything but small. Research and feedback from participants show real improvements in how kids handle stress, manage behaviors, build confidence, and get along with others.
We are scheduling EFK Program Leader Training now for fall 2025 and have limited dates available. If you are interested in bringing this program to your school or community, contact Laure@extendedfamilyhelp.org or call 256-927-3038. We’re also happy to schedule a quick introductory meeting to answer your questions and help you get started.
At Extended Family, our mission is simple, “To offer help and inspire hope.” We are committed to bringing EFK to every community and to every child in need, with the help of caring adults like you.