family preservation

This 10-module program is rooted in the principles of the evidence-based Nurturing Parenting Program® (NPP) and designed for use with families involved in DSS, family court, or other family preservation systems. It incorporates trauma-informed strategies and developmentally appropriate practices to reduce risk factors, promote protective factors, and support long-term family stability stability in five primary domains:  Parenting & Bonding, Caregiver(s) Stability & Well-Being, Family Safety & Structure, Household Stability & Concrete Needs, and Family Engagement in Services & Case Plan.

This program can be delivered in conjunction with other identified service needs (substance abuse, mental health, family violence, etc.), individually or in small groups, and is well-suited for families identified as at risk of abuse or neglect, navigating reunification, co-parenting, or DSS-mandated services. It reflects the NPP model’s commitment to fostering nurturing relationships while equipping families with the tools to grow and heal through three primary lenses: 

1.  We Connect

The curriculum begins with a focus on emotional safety, empathy, and connection. Using NPP’s core belief that children learn through nurturing interactions, caregivers are supported in building attuned, respectful relationships that restore trust and promote secure attachment—even in high-stress family systems.

2.  We Build

Parents are guided through structured modules that build knowledge and skills in consistent discipline, child development, emotional regulation, and nonviolent communication. This aligns with NPP’s emphasis on teaching alternatives to corporal punishment and enhancing parental empathy and understanding.

3.  We Inspire

The final modules move toward reflection, restoration, and future-focused planning. Parents are invited to explore generational patterns, reframe their parenting identity, and commit to a nurturing family culture. This approach supports NPP’s goal of breaking intergenerational cycles of abuse and neglect through empowered, intentional parenting.