FAQs from different participants

A single person asks…
Do I have to have kids to participate?  No.
Must I make a commitment to participate?  You may attend any meeting or event without obligation. Attendance at a workshop series is recommended.

A parent asks…
Can I bring my children?  Childcare may be available (please inquire) and young people are encouraged to take part in workshops.
What is parent support, anyway?  We mean “preventive maintenance” rather than crisis intervention. It is non-professional, peer support, among parents and their allies.

A volunteer asks…
Who do I help?  How do I help?  The program seeks to blur, if not erase, the line between those who give help and those who receive it, so the most important volunteer work is participating in our workshops on family life issues.
Assistance organizing events and other program support is also needed. Board service is an important opportunity for individuals who are able to make a commitment of at least one year.

A professional asks…
Who should I refer to your program?  Someone wanting peer support would be an ideal referral. Parents Forum is not a substitute for counseling.

A student asks… / An elder asks…
If I’m not living with family members, why participate?
We all have relationships with our parents, siblings, children, even long-distance. Talking about feelings and family experiences can give us a better understanding  of ourselves and of our relationships with family members and friends.

A businessperson asks…
Why support this program?  
It can benefit employees who participate in Parents Forum events as well as members of the community your business serves.

For More Info…

Do you have additional questions or want more information?  Please e-mail us your question for a prompt response.
Contact us at: info@parentsforum.org  or  +1 617-864-3802