Parenting Wisely

At a glance

Program or Strategy Type
Direct Service
Intervention Continuum
Universal
Selective
Indicated
Age group(s)
Late Childhood (5-11)
Early Adolescence (12-14)
Late Adolescence (15-18)
Adulthood
Setting(s)
Community
DBHR Prevention Funding Source(s)
EIP
EBP Designation
Evidence Based Program (EBP) for EIP
Versions with EBP Designations
Young Child (Self-paced), Young Child (Streaming), Teen (Self-paced), & Teen (streaming), SFY 26 ONLY
Program or Strategy Description

Parenting Wisely is a parenting skills education system designed to support parents of children and teens ages 3-18. It consists of training programs that reduce youth problem behaviors and improve family communication and relationships. Parenting Wisely has multiple age specific versions including programs for young children (ages 3-10) and teens (11-18). Programs are available in a self-paced online format or can be delivered with a facilitator in group or one-on-one settings. The interactive training models present video reenactments of typic family conflicts such as school issues or behavioral challenges and allow parents to select from different response options each portraying varying levels of effectiveness. These scenarios are followed by interactive Q&A sessions and quizzes to reinforce key parenting concepts. Each session consists of nine sessions which can be completed in 2-3 hours. The facilitator led option allows the program to be delivered in a group or individual sessions by a trained professional providing guided discussion, additional support and opportunities for parents to practice and reinforce skills in a structured setting.

Status on Other Registries or Inventories
Blueprints: Not on registry
CrimeSolutions: Not on Registry
CEBC: Promising
WSIPP Youth Cannabis 2019: Not on Inventory
WSIPP Children's Services 2020: Not on Inventory
Title IV-E Clearinghouse: Not on registry
What Works Clearinghouse: Not on registry
CASEL Program Guide: Not on registry
Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Not on registry

Contexts

Race/Ethnicity
All
(Dis)ability
Not specified
Gender
Female, Male
LGBTQ+
Not specified
Urbanicity
Urban
Suburban
Rural
Language
Unknown
Program Website
https://www.familyworksinc.com/
Name and Contact of Program Developer

Family Works, Inc.
92 Van Ness Ave.
Ashland, OR 97520

866-234-9473
staff@familyworksinc.com

Characteristics

Number of Sessions
Unknown
Length of Sessions
Unknown
Unique Implementation Factors
Unknown
Training/TA Requirements
Unknown
Facilitator/Staff Credentials
Unknown

Protective factor(s) addressed

Individual Protective Factors
Clear Standards for Behavior
Perceived Risk of Drug Use
Peer Protective Factors
Not Specified
Family Protective Factors
Not Specified
School Protective Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Protective Factors
Not Specified

Risk factor(s) addressed

Individual Risk Factors
Antisocial / Aggressive behavior - Early Initiation of Antisocial Behavior
Favorable Attitudes Towards Antisocial Behavior
Favorable Attitudes Towards Drug Use
Substance Use
Peer Risk Factors
Not Specified
Family Risk Factors
Poor Family Management
School Risk Factors
Not Specified
Neighborhood/Community Risk Factors
Not Specified

Outcomes targeted

Problem Behavior Outcomes
Alcohol
Antisocial-aggressive Behavior
Delinquency / criminal behavior
Education Outcomes
High School Drop Out / Graduation
Emotional Well-being Outcomes
Depression
Emotional Regulation
Positive Relationships Outcomes
Close relationships with parents

Implementation stories