Care for the Family
Care for the Family is a national charity which aims to promote strong family life and to help those hurting because of family breakdown. We do this through events, resources, training and networks of befrienders.
What people say
“Your course was invaluable. I’d like to repeat it for all our new parents.”
School vice-principal
Running our courses
Our courses are available in the traditional ring-file format . Three of the most popular courses - "Time Out for Parents", "Time Out for Juniors" and "Time Out for Teenagers" - are now available on CD with PowerPoint presentations of the courses for simple projection from a laptop computer.
Course manuals include helpful notes for the facilitator with some background theory for each topic. For each session there are learning outcomes and a list of the materials required. Participants will also need the relevant Parents' Handbook. Each session is designed to last for 1½ hours, including coffee. The course manuals are very flexible and easy to use. They provide a suggested script for facilitators to accompany the visuals, questions to ask the group and activities.
To run any of our courses, you need to have a Positive Parenting Facilitator Licence.
These Licences are available to those who:
- are fully trained (TWP or WWP) to the National Occupational Standards for work with parents, OR
- have attended a Positive Parenting four-day facilitator training course (with or without accreditation), OR
- have completed a minimum of four days of training in group work skills and essential parenting theory provided by another approved training provider.
You can apply for a licence by downloading the application form. For further advice or to discuss your training needs, please contact our head office team on 0845 643 1939.
Awareness Day Workshops
Affordable one-day workshops are run across the UK giving an introduction to our main parenting courses, their approach, style and content. They also signpost relevant training and best practice issues.