Anti-Bullying Campaign

Family Fuel, a Central California nonprofit organization, equips parents & educators with powerful tools to raise respectful, responsible, and resilient kids

Bullying in Schools Has Reached Crisis Point

    School budgets are shrinking, and bullying at schools is growing...

    The outcome of bullying creates victims, creates compromised social and academic    

    learning environments, and creates a foundation for gang mentality and behavior.

    We need to examine carefully the way we handle both the bully and the victim,

    so that both have learning experiences. 

    Advice like, “Tell him you don’t like it when he does that,” assumes the bully might care

    deep down.  Usually, it just makes the victim a bigger target and escalates the behavior. 

   Family Fuel can help in this crisis!!!  We have Anti-Bullying Programs for school

    staff (required by law July 2012), a class for parents and Assemblies for kids!!

    Here’s a School Programs Info Sheet.  Email to school officials to connect us!

        SCHOOL PROGRAMS 2012.pdf  Click print, save as a .pdf and attach to an email

Schedule this program for     your group anywhere!

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Stop Bullying! Assemblies For Kids

    “I feel confident that they now have the tools to act appropriately when

    bullying situations arise.”

    Liz Herbstreith, Principal, Ralph Dunlap Elementary, Orcutt, CA

    We identify bullying behaviors, give strategies to deal with bullies, and to act when

    they see bullying - not being a bystander in this educational interactive.

    45 minute assemblies K-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 - $200 each / $500 for all three (same day)

                                                                                                    + travel expenses

Anti-Bullying Staff Trainings With Love and Logic

    NEW CALIFORNIA LAW AB 1156: This bill (now signed into law), as of July 1,

    2012, would require the training of schoolsite personnel in the prevention of

    bullying, as defined in the bill, under this provision to be a component in the

    development of school safety plans.  Click here for the AB 1156 fact sheet

    Setting & enforcing limits with bullies without traditional methods, “teaseproofing”

    students, conflict resolution with restitution.

    1.5 - 3 hour inservice training - $500 + travel expenses

Bullying: Love and Logic Solutions For Parents

“This approach of empowering our children is a positive, hope-filled approach.” 

    Ana-Margarita Sevcik, MA, LMFT, Santa Maria, CA

    Positive strategies for setting limits with bullies, teaching healthy boundaries for

    victims, showing kids to act instead of being a bystander and empowering your

    child by "teaseproofing" them!

    2.5 hour class for parents of kids 3-18 - $500 + travel expenses

    Find a current class offered to the community click here

Stop Bullying! Assemblies For Kids Additional Testimonials

    “What a great event last week for our students and their parents!  Family Fuel provided understandable examples of bullying for the

    students and did so in an interactive manner.  I know our students have had experience with some type of bullying and I feel

    confident that they now have the tools to act appropriately when those situations arise. Family Fuel’s parent presentation was

    terrific as well.  I especially appreciated the information on parenting types and how that affects our kids.  I am also interested in

    continuing this "educational process" with our teachers and noon duty supervisors, so that they respond appropriately to issues on

    the playground. Thanks again!

    Liz Herbstreith, Principal, Ralph Dunlap Elementary, Orcutt, CA

    “Family Fuel’s insightful and well-targeted presentation to our fifth grade class had a profound affect on the students and their

    behavior towards each other.  The Family Fuel presentation gave valuable life-long tools on how to interact with each other.  Tools

    our students will carry with them for the rest of their lives.  They were able to present these tools in an environment of acceptance

    for all, while being able to pin point exactly the behaviors students needed to be aware of that were affecting each other.  They have

    the right energy to get the point across in an engaging and thoughtful manner.  We look forward to the positive influence they will

    continue to have with our youth and adults alike.”

    Bridget Berg, Fifth Grade GATE Teacher, Washington School, Santa Barbara, CA

    “I attended all the assemblies that Steve Osterhage presented to the children of Ralph Dunlap.  He captured the children's attention

    and presented alternatives for how our children can feel empowered to stand up to a bully and how to help their friends.  

    His interactive approach captivated even the young ones in Kindergarten through the big kids in sixth grade!”

    Ana-Margarita Sevcik, MA, LMFT, Santa Maria, CA

    “I endorse and support Family Fuel's presentation on bullying.  It is engaging for students while effectively bringing their attention to

    the true nature of bullying.  They provide rich material to educate and inform students, educators and parents alike.  I would like to

    see all students learning this!”

    Katie Gaddini, School-Based Counselor

Bullying: Love and Logic Solutions For Parents Additional Testimonials

   “Parents and Staff from Hope, Monte Vista, and Vieja Valley Schools joined together for an informative evening with Steve

    Osterhage from Family Fuel about “Bullying.”  Participants learned how to support their children as a victim, a bully, or a bystander. 

    We learned how important it is to empower children to believe that they can be problem solvers.”

    Barbara LaCorte, Hope School Principal, Santa Barbara, CA

    “As the principal of Washington Elementary School in Santa Barbara, I find Family Fuel to be an important resource.  Washington

    School has been fortunate enough to work with Family Fuel on several occasions.  They provided a parent workshop on discipline

    that was extremely well received by the Washington School community.  Family Fuel was also able to provide a valuable workshop

    on bullying.  In both workshops, the level of information, the professionalism, and the approach were all grade appropriate and

    effective.  As an administrator it can be a bit nerve wracking to bring in people from the outside to consult on sensitive issues.

    Family Fuel has proven itself to be a trusted resource in our school community.”

    Demian Barnett, Principal, Washington School, Santa Barbara, CA

    “The Bullying parent class at Ralph Dunlap was highly informative in defining what bullying is.  Steve Osterhage is a dynamic,

    engaging speaker and he provided tools to better equip our children to stand up against bullying.  Our kids are growing up in a

    challenging environment, so this approach of empowering our children is a positive, hope-filled approach.”

    Ana-Margarita Sevcik, MA, LMFT, Santa Maria, CA

Family Fuel’s Anti-Bullying School Package!

    Schools need a break and Family Fuel wants to be an important resource!

        Two of the above services - $900 + travel expenses

       Three of the above services - $1300 + travel expenses