Evidence-Based Parenting Program

The County of Fresno is requesting proposals for an evidence-based parenting program to provide services to probationers who are parents or expecting to be parents. The program should utilize evidence-based programming, such as the Nurturing Parenting Program, and provide services in diverse locations to increase accessibility to potential clients. The program should also provide specific goals and objectives, including numbers served, types of services rendered, location of service delivery, and frequency of services, and performance outcome measures with regards to client improvements. The contract was awarded to Central Valley Children's Services Network and Fresno Family Counseling Center, who both demonstrated experience and qualifications in providing evidence-based parenting services. Some key features of the awarded proposals include: * Utilization of the Nurturing Parenting Program curriculum * Pre and Post testing using the Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory (AAPI) * Services provided in diverse locations, including Malaga, West Fresno, and Downtown Fresno * Child care available for clients * Weekly narrative on each client's progress * Data collection using Excel spreadsheets and reports on attendance and client outcomes.