Substance Use Disorder Support & Tools

Offering participants an enhanced understanding of substance use disorder and providing resources to meet the ever-increasing need to support the families they serve.

Photo of man and baby representing the types of families home visitors serve with an enhanced understanding of substance use disorder gained after completing the RISE home visitor training.

Rebuild relationships through resilience & recovery 

The most important factor for supporting recovery and resiliency after trauma is relationships. For children, it’s all about having at least one safe and responsive caregiver they can depend on. For adults, it can be one good friend or supportive family member. Relationships with trauma-informed professionals can also help us reconnect with feelings of safety and trust.

We created the Thrive Substance Use Recovery Series to provide you with the resources to understand and support families in substance use recovery. Explore our online course, RISE to fully grasp what SUD is and its impacts. Use our curriculum manual, Hope at Home to help facilitate and guide your conversations with families in recovery.  

 

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TRAINING

This interactive, self-paced ONLINE COURSE will guide the participant’s journey into an enhanced understanding of Substance Use Disorder (SUD). While gaining foundational understanding, participants will learn to use that information to enhance, adapt, and integrate their skills to support families affected by substance use disorder.

RISE is an online training and does NOT include a curriculum. 

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CURRICULUM

Hope at Home is an exciting NEW curriculum manual that equips you to support families in recovery from SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS. Hope at Home supports YOU to address challenges that families in recovery face through open, nonjudgmental, and authentic conversations that normalize and give parents HOPE at Home.

Hope at Home includes 2 hours of independent online learning to learn HOW to use the manual with families. 

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For more information on how to enroll your team, contact Great Kids

Family-Strengthening Bundles! 

Interested in purchasing more than one family-strengthening curricula? We have money-saving packages for you! From supporting families to grow their resilience —  play-based parenting group curriculum — to giving parents in recovery hope… you’ll find support in our most popular curricula conveniently bundled together to offer you the best value!

Money-Saving Bundles

Your Questions Answered

 

Who is Great Kids for?

Great Kids offers evidence-based curricula for those who work with families and training for professionals. Our programs include instructor-led and self-paced professional development courses, as well as continuing education for social workers, all designed to strengthen skills and support family-centered work.

How do I know which curriculum is right for me?

Each product is designed for specific audiences—such as child welfare professionals, home visitors, or those supporting parents in recovery. Our team is happy to guide you toward the best fit for your goals.

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Do I need training to use your curriculum?

Yes. All of our curricula include specialized training on using the curriculum framework. This ensures you feel confident and supported as you begin using the materials.

Who must be certified in order to use Great Kids curricula?

Anyone implementing the curriculum with families must be certified. 

Can we access the materials prior to our certification training?

No. Before using the curriculum, you must be certified. 

Are there any educational/degree requirements to be certified in Great Kids?

No.  That would be an agency or model specific requirement.

Do you offer digital curriculum?

Yes. Learn more here

Does the curricula include handouts for families?

Yes. You receive access to downloadable parent handouts, which are also available with our digital curricula.

 

What languages are Great Kids materials offered in?

Growing Great Kids Next Generation Prenatal to 36 Months

  • Manuals in English & Spanish and Handouts in English, Spanish, Arabic, French-Canadian, Haitian-Creole, and Persian-Dari (Farsi)
  • Currently, the GGK Next Generation Prenatal Manual & Handouts are only available in English and French (Canada), and the GGF Next Generation Handouts are available in English, Spanish and French (Canada).

Growing Great Kids Next Generation for Preschoolers 

  • Manuals and Handouts in English & Spanish

Growing Great Families Next Generation

  • Manual in English and Spanish
  • Handouts available in English, Spanish and French (Canada)

Growing Great Kids Next Generation Prenatal

  • Manual in English
  • Handouts in English and French (Canada)

Hope at Home

  • Manual in English
  • Handouts in English & Spanish

    GK Together

    • Manual in English 

    Family Strengthening Package

    • Hope at Home Manual in English and Handouts in English and Spanish
    • Growing Great Families Manuals in English & Spanish and Handouts in English, Spanish, and French (Canada)

      Deluxe Family Strengthening Package

      • Hope at Home Manual in English and Handouts in English and Spanish
      • Growing Great Families Manuals in English & Spanish and Handouts in English, Spanish, and French (Canada)
      • Great Kids Together Manual in English

        How can I preview Great Kids materials?

        Join us for an introductory consultation. Pick a time and date convenient to your schedule.

        Does Great Kids offer anything for parenting groups?

        Yes. We offer Great Kids Together Parenting and Socialization Group Curriculum.

        GK Together is a play-based parenting group curriculum designed for facilitators to use with prenatal families and families with children birth through age five.

        Are there reporting requirements?

        No. Great Kids does not require reporting. 

        What are the costs?

        Find costs for any of our products listed on the GK Store.

        What is Great Kids return policy?

        All sales of Great Kids, Inc. products—including but not limited to online products, printed materials, and courses—are final and non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable. Returns must be received by GK within seven days of delivery to the purchaser and will be processed pursuant to the following terms:

        Online Products & Courses: Digital products and courses are considered redeemed once the purchaser accesses them. Once the purchaser accesses such products, they are not eligible for return, exchange, or transfer. 

        Printed Materials: Printed items are non-returnable once opened. Unopened/unused materials may be returned only for GK Store credit, which must be used within 12 months. After 12 months, any and all remaining credit shall expire and be non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-transferable, and returned materials shall be deemed abandoned by the purchaser. The purchaser is responsible for all costs of return shipping. Credit will be issued after the materials are received and inspected. Tuition is non-refundable, non-returnable, and non-transferable. 

        Do I have to be connected to an agency to purchase curriculum or training?

        No, anyone can purchase the materials. 

        Can Great Kids materials be reused?

        No, due to license user terms and conditions. 

        How do I learn more or get started?

        If you’d like to learn more prior to your purchase, start by scheduling a complimentary consultation

        If you are ready to purchase, visit our store to get started ordering.

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        Why Choose Great Kids?

        Proven Success

        Over 37,000 people have been trained to use the Great Kids curricula

        Protective Factors – GGK Constructs

        Research informed constructs embedded in the Protective Factors Framework

        Alignment with Head Start

        The Growing Great Kids Home Based Curricula Series exceeds all Head Start Curriculum requirements

        Evidenced Based Research

        As evidenced by seven independent evaluations, the GGK Curriculum produces outstanding results

        Specialized Training Programs 

        On-site and virtual training options available

        Healthy Families America

        The Growing Great Kids curriculum aligns with and builds upon the HFA model approach

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