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Parent Education Programs
Parent education programs focus on decreasing parenting practices and behaviors associated with child abuse and neglect. Participating parents develop and practice positive discipline techniques, learn age-appropriate child development skills, and receive support in increasing positive play and interaction with their children. The following programs have been useful in supporting parents and strengthening parenting skills.
24/7 Dad™
National Fatherhood Initiative (2003)
Focuses on five characteristics a father needs to be a great dad 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Covers universal aspects of fatherhood so that men of all cultures, races, religions, and backgrounds can benefit from the programs.
Anger Management Toolbox for Parents
Bixler, Crites, & Kock
Journal of Extension, 44(6), 2006
Describes a kit (in English and Spanish) to help parents deal with anger in a constructive way.
Confident Parenting Program
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (2004)
Describes the development, content, and outcomes of a parenting education program used in a wide range of institutional settings, including many child protective service agencies, as a treatment program for abusive parents.
Effective Black Parenting Program
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (2004)
Describes the development, content, and outcomes of a culturally adapted skill-building program for parents of African-American children.
Effective Parent Education Programs (PDF - 156 KB)
Colosi & Dunifon (2003)
Summary of features of successful parenting programs and a description of criteria researchers use to determine the effectiveness of such programs.
The Incredible Years
A research-based program for reducing children's aggression and behavior problems and increasing social competence at home and at school.
Los Niños Bien Educados Program
Center for the Improvement of Child Caring (2004)
Describes the development, content, and outcomes of a culturally adapted skill-building program for Latin American parents.
National Effective Parenting Initiative (NEPI)
NEPI's goal is to make effective parenting and parenting education national priorities so that every parent will be able to receive the best possible education for raising healthy and self-confident children. Their materials include information on the Confident Parenting Program, Effective Black Parenting Program, and Los Niños Bien Educados Program.
National Parent Aide Network (NPAN)
A component of the National Exchange Club Foundation, NPAN supports the growth of parent aide programs nationwide to promote activities that strengthen families, support parents, and prevent child abuse and neglect.
National SafeCare® Training and Research Center
The Marcus Institute
Provides information on the SafeCare program to provide in-home training to parents who are at-risk or have been reported for child maltreatment.
The Nurturing Parenting Programs
Family-based program that involves both parents and children in activities, focusing on building a positive regard for self and others. Several programs focus on specific age groups and racial populations.
Parent Education
Successful parent education programs help parents acquire and internalize parenting and problem-solving skills necessary to build a healthy family. This issue brief provides an overview of research regarding key characteristics and training strategies of successful parent education programs. Information about selected evidence-based and evidence-informed programs is also provided.
Parent Training
California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
Programs rated by the Clearinghouse for their effectiveness in parent education.
Parents as Teachers
An international early childhood parent education and family support program designed to enhance child development and school achievement through parent education accessible to all families.
Preventing Child Abuse: A Meta-Analysis of Parent Training Programs
Lundahl, Nimer, & Parsons
Research on Social Work Practice, 16(3), 2006
View Abstract
Analyzes 23 studies of parent training programs to determine characteristics of programs that were most effective in reducing risk of abuse.
Programs That Work: Parent Education
Promising Practices Network (2005)
Links to proven and promising parent education programs, including a program overview; implementation, evaluation, and funding information; example sites; contact information; resources; and a bibliography.
Proposed Guidelines, Standards, and Requirements for Parent Education Programs (PDF - 1870 KB)
New York State Parent Education Advisory Board (2003)
Sets forth guidelines, standards, and requirements intended to expand the availability of parent education for court-involved families throughout New York State while ensuring high-quality services are provided.
Triple P—Positive Parenting Program
A multilevel parenting and family support strategy that aims to prevent severe behavioral, emotional, and developmental problems in children by enhancing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of parents.
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