Project Parent
What We’re About
Project Parent is an intensive, 8 month, community based parenting program for parents with young children. Referrals to the program are made by the Ministry of Children and Family Development for families who they consider to be "at risk". We strengthen families by providing education, information, support, & advocacy.
Parents & their children attend the program twice a week, 5 hours a day. The program is designed with the input of the families, and focuses upon strengthening parenting practices and personal development.
The program encourages positive parent/child interaction as a foundation for building healthy families. Assessments and treatment plans are individualized and developed in conjunction with parents, and staff. These plans are consistent with the goals of the risk assessment, completed by the Ministry of Children and Family Development
What We Do
This intensive, hands-on environment includes:
- Education
- Support
- Advocacy
- Focused play
- Family focused time
- Nutritious lunches and snacks
- Parent access visits to increase quality time for parents and children
- Observation & assessments
- Home visits
- Weekly groups focusing on parenting issues
- Bi-monthly progress assessment reports
- Ages and Stages Questionnaires
- Group singing time
- Walks
- Arts and crafts
- Community connection outings
Our staff use a variety of interactive tools, such as:
- Modeling new skills
- Role playing
- Verbal coaching
- Mentoring
- Written materials
- Videos
- Counseling
- Group facilitation
How to Connect with Project Parent
Parents who have an open file with the Ministry of Child and Family Development can be referred by their Social Worker if they are identified as suitable for the program. Parents can be referred through the Ministry offices serving Sooke, West Shore, Victoria, Saanich Esquimalt and Aboriginal Families. If you have questions about Project Parent you can also talk to a Project Parent staff member at 391-4320.