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Parenting Matters Initiative

Parenting Matters Initiative. El Paso County Parent Education Consortium. Collaboration With CSU CFERT/Colorado Parenting Matters Leadership Team - Alliance For Kids, HB 1451 - Joint Initiatives - Pikes Peak United Way - Aspen Pointe - Child Care Connections, Family Connections - CPCD

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Parenting Matters Initiative

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  1. Parenting MattersInitiative

  2. El Paso County Parent Education Consortium • Collaboration With CSU CFERT/Colorado Parenting Matters • Leadership Team - Alliance For Kids, HB 1451 - Joint Initiatives - Pikes Peak United Way - Aspen Pointe - Child Care Connections, Family Connections - CPCD - CASA - PP Area COG, AAA - DHS, Health & Environment, PP Library district - ADEC - First United Methodist Church - School Districts

  3. Who We are • Organize & coordinate parenting education & resources county wide • Create a parenting education system built on successful collaboration among families, agencies, and the community • Enhance positive parenting practices and promote the health and optimal development of children and youth.

  4. Promoting positive parenting takes the whole community- each organization is a key player and when everyone works together on a shared goal, the likelihood of success is greater. School Districts; Parent Teacher Organizations Health Care Providers Social Service Organizations Faith Based Organizations Families Positive Parenting Non-profit Support Services El Paso County Parent Education Consortium Early Childhood Organizations Local/State Government Civic Groups Neighborhood Councils Libraries Business & Industry Colleges & Universities Foundations Law Enforcement Justice system Military

  5. Why Parenting Matters Practices that put adolescents at risk for substance use, delinquency, teenage pregnancy, academic failure, & arrest • Family conflict • Poor/ineffective parenting • Low bonding between adolescents and parents • Unclear expectations from parents • Poor monitoring • Lack of proper appraisal for positive behaviors • Harsh or inconsistent punishment for misbehavior

  6. Why Parenting Matters • Virtually every scientific study done on child development and behavior shows that a more hands-on, attached, and involved parenting approach results in children: • Attuned Community

  7. Why Parenting Matters • Parents Play an Important Role • Early life experiences have a huge effect • on the brain providing the experiences children need. • Parents model and teach children positive values and skills. • Importance of Healthy Relationships • It is important for children to have healthy and positive relationships to grow and learn. • Parenting can be improved • Most people believe there is something they can do to increase their parenting skills.

  8. Current Efforts Environmental Strategies

  9. Data Gathering • Needs assessment • Parents • Professionals • Collaboration • Trainer outcomes • Parent Outcomes • Student Outcomes

  10. Strategic Planning Strategic Aims • Leadership • Capacity Building • Professional Development • Education • Community Development • Resources

  11. Social Marketing • Parenting Matters brand recognition – stickers, magnets, buttons, signs • Presentations – community, agency, events • Public Service announcements • Printed materials – post cards, posters, T-shirts, fact sheets, tip sheets, mugs • Media – articles, press releases, parenting articles • Resource Library

  12. Timeline • Social Marketing • BrainWise classes • Parenting classes • Resource library

  13. Outcomes of Parenting Matters Initiative

  14. Involvement & Collaboration • Join us in coordinating and creating a parenting education system within our community • Raise awareness of why parenting matters • Become a class facilitator or volunteer • Help build a one-stop shop for parenting resources within our community

  15. Contact Information • Customize for your agency • Name • Agency • Telephone • Web address

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