Guiding Good Choices is a proven, evidence-based program that helps parents and caregivers build strong, lasting relationships with their children while teaching effective strategies to prevent youth substance use and risky behaviors. Through engaging, practical sessions, families gain tools to strengthen communication, set clear expectations, and support healthy decision-making—laying the foundation for a safer, more connected future.
The Guiding Good Choices (GGC) program was developed in response to rising adolescent substance abuse and delinquency, driven by research showing that early drug and alcohol use greatly increased risks of addiction, academic failure, and crime. Recognizing that parents play a critical role in prevention but often lacked the tools to guide children through the high-risk preteen and early teen years, the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington created GGC as a family-focused, evidence-based program. It equips parents with skills in communication, conflict management, and rule-setting to strengthen family bonds and reduce the likelihood of youth engaging in risky behaviors.
Guiding Good Choices (GGC) is an evidence-based, family-focused prevention program designed to reduce adolescent substance use and other risky behaviors by empowering parents with effective tools and strategies. Developed by the Social Development Research Group at the University of Washington, it targets families with children ages 9–14, teaching skills in communication, conflict management, and setting clear expectations. By strengthening family bonds and increasing parental involvement, GGC helps build resilience in youth and lowers the likelihood of early drug and alcohol use, promoting healthier, safer development.
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