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An Evidence-Based Program
The Chicago Parent Program has been rigorously tested and shown to strengthen parenting and reduce behavior problems in young children. Learn more about the research supporting the Chicago Parent Program's efficacy. Read More -
Developed with Parent Participation
Developed with and for parents from diverse backgrounds, The Chicago Parent Program is respectful to parents’ ideas and values. See what parents are saying about the program! Read More -
Group Leader Training
The Chicago Parent Program is a group-based parenting program led by trained facilitators. Are you interested in becoming a Chicago Parent Program group leader? Read More -
Chicago Parent Program Materials
The Chicago Parent Program is delivered by trained group leaders guided by The Chicago Parent Program Group Leader Manual (3rd edition), using a combination of video scenes and group discussion. Learn more about purchasing Chicago Parent Program materials and services. Read More
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WELCOME TO THE CHICAGO PARENT PROGRAM
The Chicago Parent Program is a 12-session evidence-based parenting program created for parents of young children (2-8 years old) and designed to meet the needs of a culturally and economically diverse audience.
With so many parenting programs in existence, why choose the Chicago Parent Program?
There are five very important qualities we think set this program apart from the others.
- The Chicago Parent Program was developed in collaboration with parents of young children to address those issues of greatest concern to parents.
- The Chicago Parent Program is guided by a strong theory and supported by rigorous research.
- The Chicago Parent Program uses over 160 video scenes of parents raising children in the real world, managing challenging situations at home and in public. We use these scenes to help guide parent group discussions and problem-solve different ways to handle common parenting problems.
- There is no one correct way to raise children. The Chicago Parent Program is structured in a way that is respectful to parents’ ideas and values.
- Since 2002, the Chicago Parent Program has received outstanding evaluations from parents, educators, health care providers, and agency leaders. It is being used in agencies across the country including the Harlem Children’s Zone in New York City, Baltimore City Public Schools, and Head Start.