F A Q

WHAT IS IT?
A parenting education program.

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Anyone concerned about healthier family life.

WHAT DO YOU DO?
We organize book and toy exchanges to benefit local agencies serving parents and children. We present workshops on parenting issues, following our agenda of eight questions. We collaborate with other organizations, locally, nationally, and internationally, to raise awareness of parents' issues.

WHAT DO YOU TALK ABOUT?
We talk about feelings connected to experiences with family, friends, and coworkers. Participants may discuss childhood experiences or concerns related to their present household or workgroup.

WHAT DOES IT COST?
Events are free. Donations are requested.

HOW IS THE PROGRAM FUNDED?
PARENTS FORUM has been supported by individual and business donations of money, time, meeting space, goods and services. We welcome your inquiries and support. Tax-deductible contributions in any amount are appreciated!

A single person asks...

DO I HAVE TO HAVE KIDS TO PARTICIPATE?
No

MUST I MAKE A COMMITMENT?
You may attend any meeting or event without obligation. Attendance at a workshop series is recommended.

A parent asks...

MAY I BRING MY CHILDREN?
Child care may be available and young people are encouraged to take part in workshops.

WHAT IS PARENT SUPPORT?
We mean "preventive maintenance" rather than crisis intervention.

A volunteer asks...

WHOM 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 in organizing events and other program support is also needed.

A professional asks...

WHOM 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 AM 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 business person asks...

WHY SUPPORT THIS PROGRAM?
It can benefit employees who participate in PARENTS FORUM events as well as members of the community that your business serves.

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