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Parent Leaders, also known as Fostering Family Leaders, is a leadership development experience that equips parents and caregivers to grow in confidence, strengthen their voice, and become active advocates for their children, families, and communities. Through meaningful conversation, shared learning, and action, participants build skills, deepen connection, and help create stronger outcomes for the families they represent.
​By being intentional when engaging families and embedding the five protective factors within programs and daily work, families are empowered and children thrive. The 5 Protective Factors framework is designed to strengthen the mental well-being of both parents and children to best prevent a pattern of abuse, neglect, and dependency. In this training, we'll examine the five Protective Factors:
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1. Parental Resilience
2. Social Connections
3. Knowledge of Parenting and Child Development
4. Concrete Support in Times of Need
5. Social and Emotional Competence of Children
