FY26 Renewal: Positive Parenting Program

The Positive Parenting Program is a community-based program that works with families involved in the Child Welfare System, providing parent training, home visits, and child care. The program aims to improve the quality of life for families and build nurturing skills as an alternative to abusive and neglectful behaviors. The program is designed to intervene in the early stages of maltreatment and replace harmful patterns of family interaction with nurturing ones. The program provides home visits, classes, and pre- and post-tests, and refers participants to other helping agencies if needed. Key aspects of the program include: • Building self-awareness and positive self-concept/esteem • Enhancing family communication and awareness of needs • Replacing abusive behaviors with nurturing behaviors • Promoting healthy physical and emotional development • Providing home visits and child care • Referring participants to other helping agencies if needed