About the Making Choices Parenting Program Inventory |
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This Making Choices inventory gives parents and practitioners information about parenting programs so they can make choices that fit their requirements. The inventory describes programs in detail and also invites comments and ratings from users.
Disclaimer
Inclusion in this inventory does not in any way imply an endorsement by the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada), or members of the project Advisory Committee.
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| Criteria for inclusion in inventory |
 Focus on Parenting
The inventory is limited to courses in which parenting issues and parent-child interactions are the main focus. This means that you will not find courses whose principal goal is smoking cessation for parents or family literacy. Neither are there programs that are directed only to children, such as a social skills or anti-bullying course. |
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Group learning format
The programs in the inventory are all primarily intended for use with groups of parents. Therefore, you will not find courses that are only used in a one-to-one or home visit context. Similarly, parenting courses designed for self-study are not listed here. |
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Focus on parenting young children
Although you will find programs in the inventory that are directed to “all ages,” it covers primarily programs that are suitable for young children, up to age six. You will not find programs that are intended exclusively for parents of teens |
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Available and replicable
Finally, many facilitators develop their own parenting course, drawing from a variety of sources to tailor it to the group of parents they are working with. While these may be very worthwhile programs, they are not reproducible by anyone else. To be included in this inventory, programs must have at least a facilitator’s manual, and perhaps other materials, so that another organization can replicate the course. |
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| Inventory Funder |
Production of this web-based inventory of parenting programs has been made possible through a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. The views expressed by the contributors do not necessarily represent the views of the Public Health Agency of Canada. |
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| Project Advisory Committee |
This project was brought to fruition under the guidance of an advisory committee composed primarily of representatives from organizations across Canada which receive funds from the Community Action Program for Children (CAPC) and the Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP). |
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| FRP Canada |
The Canadian Association of Family Resource Programs (FRP Canada) promotes the well-being of children and families through resource development, research, and training. Over 400 member organizations serve families and communities in every province and territory. To learn more about FRP Canada, click here. |
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Users are invited to give a star rating and descriptive feedback about programs they are familiar with. You will find a wide variety of opinions in this section. This diversity reflects the fact that what suits one facilitator working with a particular group of parents in a certain community will not suit another facilitator in other circumstances. Reading the comments of colleagues will make it easier for parent educators and administrators of organizations that serve families to make an informed choice among the wealth of resources available to them.