Purpose

Catholic Charities of Jackson is able to provide the Parenting Wisely program thanks to the support of the Jackson County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition.  The Parenting Wisely Program is another way that Catholic Charities of Jackson "Provides Help & Creates Hope."

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Outcomes

· Reduced child problem/conduct behavior 35 to 58%

· Reduced maternal depression by 30%

· Reduced parental use of physical punishment and yelling

· Reduced spousal violence and violence toward their children

· Improved general family functioning by 29%

· Improved family cohesion and parent-child bonding

· Improved family organization and family unity

· Improved effectiveness of discipline

· Improved parental involvement with children and their schoolwork

· Increased supervision of school and peer activities

· Improved school grades

· Increased knowledge and use of good parenting skills

· Improved problem solving and setting clear expectations

 

 

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Program Director,
Oct 25, 2010 10:01 AM