The Chicago Parent Program (CPP) has proven highly effective at Maryville Academy, particularly for parents in recovery. Designed to reduce parenting stress and foster positive parent-child relationships, CPP has created strong engagement among participants, regardless of their backgrounds. The program's emotional graduation ceremonies highlight its transformative impact, offering parents a sense of accomplishment and empowerment. By integrating recovery and non-recovery parents, CPP has built a supportive community that extends beyond the sessions. Maryville’s success with CPP underscores its role in strengthening families through evidence-based practices, making it a vital resource for parents striving to create better futures.

Washington State’s CPP journey began as an effort to eliminate the disproportionate removal and out-of-home placement rates of Black/African American children. Recognizing that traditional evidence-based programs have often failed to engage the Black community meaningfully, the state partnered with Harvard’s Government Performance Lab to identify barriers to service engagement. Based on feedback from parents, community partners, and providers, ICCFS identified CPP as a model program that could make a difference.

By integrating CPP into primary care, Yard 56 strengthens family engagement in healthcare while providing a trusted, culturally attuned support system. "Families know this is where they can find help for everything," Aya reflects. Through their work, Monica, Aya, and their team are proving that a community-driven approach can create lasting change.