Programs

  • The Power of Parenting ™ Program

    The Power of Parenting program includes interactive, skills-based parenting education and support. The Power of Parenting curriculum is rooted in research from Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child and Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and offers 7 educational workshops, 3 parent café discussion sessions, an orientation session and graduation celebration, leadership opportunities within the program, and connections to community resources. Programs take place at our partner sites — such as childcare centers or health centers — so parents can come together right in their own communities.
    Geographies
    Boston, MA, USA;
    Chelsea, MA 02150, USA;
    Holyoke, MA, USA;
    Springfield, MA, USA;
    Chicopee, MA, USA;
    Dorchester, Boston, MA, USA;
    Everett, MA 02149, USA;
    East Boston, Boston, MA, USA;
    Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA, USA;
    Lynn, MA, USA;
    Mattapan, Boston, MA, USA;
    Revere, MA, USA;
    Roxbury, Boston, MA, USA;
    Somerville, MA, USA;
    Winthrop, MA, USA;
    Randolph, MA 02368, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Parent education
    Ethnic and racial groups,Families,Parents
    1.8K
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  • The Ripple Program ™

    We know that strong families and strong communities lead to better outcomes for children. In response to parents' frustrations at being left out of decisions on systems that directly impact their children, and agencies’ desires to work more effectively with families, the award-winning Ripple Program provides structured opportunities for parents and agencies to work together to improve outcomes for children. The program includes: - Six 2-hour leadership trainings - Stipends for parents who attend trainings and work on a project. - Two trainings for staff at partner agencies. - A leadership role for parents execute a 5-month Community Impact Project (CIP) at a local, municipal, or state agency upon series completion. - Access to an online portal with additional resources. - Mentoring from a Parent Ambassador who is a program alum. - An opportunity to join Families First’s team as a Parent Ambassador and mentor.
    Geographies
    Massachusetts, USA;
    Boston, MA, USA;
    Holyoke, MA, USA;
    Somerville, MA, USA
    Dates
    Not indicated
    Source
    User-generated
    Family services
    Families,Parents
    600
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