Empowered Parenting
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The National Youth Advocate Program’s (NYAP) Empowered Parenting services are rooted in our deep abiding belief that children and youth are the most successful when they are able to safely remain with their families, within the communities they call home. Empowered Parenting supports parents and caregivers in strengthening the skills and strategies needed to build stable, nurturing family environments.
We serve parents and caregivers of all ages who are at risk of involvement, or currently involved, in child-serving systems, as well as those who have identified a desire to strengthen their parenting skills. Through collaborative coaching and guidance, NYAP works alongside those we serve to promote safety, strengthen parent-child relationships, and build the confidence needed to sustain positive parenting practices.
Empowered Parenting Goals
Empowered Parenting is designed to strengthen the stability and safety of the home by enhancing the skills of parents and caregivers. While the service can function as a standalone parent education program, it is often provided alongside Supervised Family Time services. We support families by:
Strengthening parents’ ability to safely care for and maintain their children in the home
Supporting reunification efforts between children and their primary families
Building effective parenting and communication skills
Helping parents navigate the needs of children and youth with behavioral, developmental, or medical challenges
Providing additional support for teenage or first-time parents
Assisting families in successfully completing family service or case plans
Average Length of Services
Services are typically provided for four months, though the length may vary based on the assessed needs of each parent or caregiver.
Our Services
Empowered Parenting provides individualized, strength-based support designed to meet the unique needs of each family. Services may include:
A comprehensive parenting assessment to identify strengths and areas for growth
Individualized, collaborative coaching sessions with a parenting coach 1-2 times per week
Development of a customized parenting curriculum based on each family’s needs
Parent-child visitation observations to support real-time coaching and skill development
Parenting education focused on practical strategies and relationship-building
Linkage to community resources, as needed
A post-assessment that shows progress and supports the completion of family service or case plans
Who We Serve
Empowered Parenting accepts referrals from contracted providers for Life Skills services and supports parents and caregivers of any age who would benefit from parenting support.
