Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous Programs: Improving Well-Being of Parents, Caregivers, Children and Youth Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President & Chief Executive Officer and Renee Mills, BS, Nationally Certified Parent Leader & Parents Anonymous of South Carolina Program Coordinator
Focus on Family Strengthening across the PREVENTION spectrum for any parent, caregiver, child and youth Started in 1969 by a courageous and tenacious mother, Jolly K. with Leonard Leiber, Social Worker Focus on mental health, addictions and family issues Developed first peer model of mutual support, parent leadership and shared leadership and personal growth and change model: Groups, One On One and National Parent Helpline Testified in Congress about her personal journey Inspired millions all around the world Launched a worldwide Network Interviewed in the LA Times, Life Magazine, 60 Minutes and Nightline Original Parent Leader Community-based Culturally Responsive
Vision: We envision a just society where everyone thrives in resilient families and communities. Mission: Our mission is to ensure meaningful shared leadership that results in better outcomes for families and communities by advocating, implementing and evaluating across systems through evidence-based Parents Anonymous Groups, National Parent Helpline, Shared Leadership in Action and National Certification of Parent Leaders and Staff.
PARENTS ANONYMOUS THEORY OF CHANGE FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN & YOUTH Therapeutic Processes of Change: Mutual Support Parent/Youth Leadership SHARED LEADERSHIP Personal Growth & Change Support Personal Empowerment Journey Peer Support: Weekly Groups One on One Support with Parent Group Leader Helpline Services
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH EVIDENCE: Highlight Parents Anonymous Groups: California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse on Child Welfare (Scientific Rating of 3) and Only Rated Parent Partner Program and listed in Interventions for Abusive Behavior. PUBLISHED PEER RESEARCH in CHILD WELFARE; JOURNAL OF JUVENILE JUSTICE & SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH Benefits and Results reflected in four evidence-based guiding principles as the conceptual foundation to all programs, practices, research and systems change to strengthen parents, youth and children to better communities: Mutual Support Parent Leadership Shared Leadership Personal Growth and Change Provides and ensures the fidelity of all strength-based direct services
National independent research demonstrates that risk factors (life stressors, substance abuse, and domestic violence) are reduced while key protective factors increased (quality of life, social support, parenting sense of competence, family functioning. For those parents who were high risk decreased significantly on all child maltreatment outcomes of parental rigidity, and psychological and physical aggression towards their children. It was also found that when compared to parents who dropped out, parents who continued to attend Parents Anonymous groups over time showed improvements in all areas. In addition, regardless of their race, gender, education, or income, these parents benefited and strengthened their families through Parents Anonymous.
HOW DOES Parents Anonymous PROGRAMS MITIGATE THE EFFECTS OF AND PREVENT OF ACEs? Since Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) predict all major health and mental health concerns Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous Programs mitigate and prevent for Adults and Children & Youth by: Building on the five Strengthening Families Protective Factors: Resiliency, Social Connections, Knowledge of Child Development & Parenting, Concrete Supports, and Social and Emotional Competencies Improvements in Well-Being: Health; Mental Health; Drugs & Alcohol; and Domestic Violence Enhanced family functioning.
Mission of the National Certification of Parent Leaders is to enhance the lives of families and communities worldwide by inspiring and empowering Parent and Shared Leadership. Benefits to Parents, families, communities and society by: 1. Ensuring best practices in Parent Leadership 2. Improving outcomes for families 3. Facilitating mutually beneficial networks 4. Enhancing program effectiveness 5. Strengthening social capital
SHARED LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Provides evidenced-based strategies to ensure meaningful results with parent and staff to create programs and systems change to better outcomes for families and communities. Seven Program Components - Assessment and Planning - Development of Organizational Structures - Shared Leadership in Action Training Institute -Guided Practice/Coaching and On-going Technical Assistance -Supports for Parent Leaders and Staff -On-going Recruitment -Evaluation
Parent to Parent USA (P2P USA) by Kathy Brill, M.Ed., M.P.S. Executive Director
What is P2P Support? Parent to Parent USA defines parent to parent support as the intentional connection between a trained volunteer Support Parent and a parent seeking information, resources, guidance, and support from an experienced parent.
P2P USA Mission P2P USA promotes excellence in P2P programs across the nation. There is hope, strength, and power in connecting parents of children with disabilities or special health care needs.
P2P USA Vision All children with disabilities and special health care needs grow up in a family who supports them to lead full and happy lives in their communities.
P2P USA Values We believe that every parent s journey has value. We believe in the strength and resiliency of parents. We believe in the power of parents supporting one another. We believe that support should be available to parents and families throughout the lifespan.
How P2P Matches are Made
The Match Disability Age of child Geographic location Specific issues or concerns Primary language and/or ethnicity Grandparents and/or marital status or adoptive or foster parents Socio-economic Age of parents and/or self advocated Religion Other
Evidence-Based Approach Program maintains capacity to match families Program participates in continuous quality improvement efforts Matches are made within 24-48 hours of request with a trained Support Parent Support Parent makes at least 4 contacts within the first 8 weeks or receiving the match All matches are followed by program to ensure match was a success; rematch if needed
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PARENT SUPPORT PROVIDER NATIONAL CERTIFICATION INITIATIVE: CREATING A STANDARD OF PRACTICE FOR AN EMERGING WORKFORCE Lynda Gargan, Ph.D., Interim Executive Director National Federation of Families for Children s Mental Health
What is a Parent Support Provider (PSP) PARENT SUPPORT PROVIDERS (PSPs) ARE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS WHO HAVE THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF BEING ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN RAISING A CHILD WHO EXPERIENCES EMOTIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, BEHAVIORAL, SUBSTANCE USE, OR MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. PSPs HAVE EXPERIENCE NAVIGATING CHILD-SERVING SYSTEMS TO ACCESS SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. PSPs HAVE RECEIVED SPECIALIZED TRAINING TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER OTHER FAMILIES WHO ARE RAISING CHILDREN WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCES.
Quick History of the PSP Certification YEAR MILESTONE 2007 Collection and Analyses of Job Descriptions from Across the Field 2010 Competencies Established with Subject matter Experts via a Consensus Process 2011 DACUM Job Task Analysis 2012 Pilot Test Launched 2012 First cohort of PSPs Certified
Status Update Currently over 250 individuals in 35 states and the District of Columbia are nationally certified.
Eligibility Requirements Parent Support Providers must have the Lived Experience of parenting a child who has experienced social, emotional and/or behavioral challenges
Additional Eligibility Criteria 8 contact hours of training in each of the 11 competency domains or equivalent on-thejob training (total 88 hours minimum) 1000 hours of experience performing parent support tasks (paid or unpaid) Agreement to abide by the Code of Ethics A passing score on the national examination
HOW DO CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AND CERTIFICATION DIFFER? CRITERIA CERTIFICATE PROGRAM CERTIFICATION ELIGIBILITY Willingness to attend a training program. Typically open to both novice and experienced individuals Typically includes educational/experiential requirements including work experience PROGRAM FOCUS Assessment of skills learned in a specific training venue focused upon a set of learning objectives. Assessment of skills, knowledge, and/or competencies required for successful performance of a professional role. PROGRAM CONTENT AWARD RECERTIFICAT ION REQUIREMENT Content may include knowledge, skills, or competencies related to an occupational or professional role or general interest or leisure pursuits. Indicates completion of a course or series of courses with a specific focus May or may not require recertification. Certificates typically do not include time limits. The knowledge, skills, and competencies of a specific occupational or professional role are the focus and are identified through a formal study by a third party of experts. Indicates mastery/competency as measured against a defensible set of standards, usually by application and/or exam Recertification is required on a prescribed timeline and typically includes educational and/or experiential requirements.
Important Information!! Peer Support Services are now included in the Medicaid State Plans of 32 States, many as part of the Rehab Option. These services for many states cover adults only. In May, 2013, a joint CMS/SAMHSA Bulletin was released that confirmed the inclusion of families and youth in the definition of Peer. http://www.medicaid.gov/medicaid-chip-program- Information/By- Topics/Benefits/Downloads/Clarifying-Guidance- Support-Policy.pdf
How Are PSPs Embedded in the Child- Serving System? Parent Support Providers are Utilized Within: Schools Clinics Mobile Crisis Teams Intensive In-Home Teams Courts
Is Parent Peer Support Work Effective? Let s Watch and Learn
For More Information For more information about Parent Support Provider National Certification please contact Lynda Gargan, Ph.D. lgargan@ffcmh.org 240-403-1901