SINCE 1977, THE PARENTING NETWORK (TPN) HAS SERVED FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE GREATER MILWAUKEE COMMUNITY WITH ITS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES AND TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE. CHILD ABUSE IS LARGELY PREVENTABLE WHEN PARENTS HAVE RELIABLE SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ADEQUATE RESOURCES TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES AND CRISES. THE PRIMARY GOAL FOR AGENCY SERVICES IS TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF ANYONE IN A PARENTING ROLE TO PROVIDE SAFE, HEALTHY, NURTURING ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE. IN 2003, THE AGENCY EXPANDED ITS PREVENTION ACTIVITIES TO INCLUDE YOUTH. EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING YOUTH TO MAKE HEALTHY LIFE CHOICES IS A SECONDARY GOAL DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO OUR MISSION. THE PARENTING NETWORK IS A WELL-ESTABLISHED AGENCY THAT SERVES A DIVERSE POPULATION AND IS CULTURALLY INCLUSIVE. THE STAFF, BOARD AND VOLUNTEER COMPOSITION REFLECTS THE DIVERSITY OF THOSE WE SERVE. TPN SERVES AN ESTIMATED 8,000 PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ANNUALLY.