Parent Project, Sr.

Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior

This 10-week program offers parents 10 interactive, 2.5-hour sessions on Zoom (in-person when available). Based on the award-winning Changing Destructive Adolescent Behavior model, it helps parents of teens (11-18) manage challenges like truancy, substance use, runaway behavior, media influence, early sexual activity, violence, unhealthy peer relationships, and much more. Parent Project®, Sr. provides practical, evidence-informed solutions and concrete answers to tough parenting questions.

Parent Project®, Sr. helps parents:

Recognize the best methods of influencing and motivating difficult children to change

Create structure for children

Recognize trauma and its effect

Learn how to never argue with their children again

Identify the elements of active supervision

Get kids back in school and increase school performance

Respond to extreme situations (running away, violence, working with law enforcement, etc.)

…and a WHOLE LOT MORE!

2024 Program Statistics:

Retention Rate: In 2024, our program achieved an impressive 82% retention rate—parents who started our class stayed and completed it.

Effective Intervention for Drug and Alcohol Use: Before the class, 53% of parents indicated they would use the Six-Step Action Plan if they discovered their child was using substances. After completing the program, 84% said they would intervene using the plan—a 31% increase in confidence and readiness to act.

94% of parents reported learning “a lot” or “quite a bit” about using active supervision and structure in the home.

96% of parents reported learning “a lot” or “quite a bit” about the importance of communicating love and affection.

Application of Strategies & Tools: Prior to the class, only 15% of parents reported consistently applying the Parent Project® strategies and tools. After completing the program, 94% of parents reported regularly using these techniques.

84% of parents reported learning “a lot” or “quite a bit” about how to intervene in their child’s destructive behaviors.

Positive Strokes & Consequences: Prior to class, only 35% of parents reported using positive reinforcement. After completing the course, 94% of parents were using positive strokes and consequences for good behavior—an increase of 59%.

Application of Strategies & Tools: Prior to the class, only 15% of parents reported consistently applying the Parent Project® strategies and tools. After completing the program, 94% of parents reported regularly using these techniques.

*Statistics from our 2024 classes are based on post-test results completed by parents at the end of each semester.

Exclusive Benefits for Our Partners

Partnering with Parenting Solutions to offer the Parent Project® Sr. program comes with more than just the program. You’ll gain access to experienced skilled facilitators and coaches who know how to effectively guide families through the program, leading to real transformation. With additional support services that strengthen your outreach and maximize impact, your investment goes further—creating lasting change that wouldn’t be as effective if done alone.

Program Cost:

We want your parents to experience the impact of our program, so for the first year, we’ll work hard to align with your existing funding or grants. Afterward, we’ll work together to find the best path forward. If you'd like to discuss pricing options and how we can best support your community, please reach out to us—we’re happy to explore solutions that work for you.

Cost Includes:

  • Experienced and trained facilitators to guide the sessions each night. The majority are alumni of our programs, meaning they’ve lived what they teach—offering families not just guidance, but true understanding and relatability.

  • Comprehensive parent books for participants.

  • Marketing materials to support your efforts in promoting the program, including access to our pre-developed resources (i.e., videos about the class, class descriptions, flyers, etc.).

  • Parenting Solutions provides hands-on support, including delivering presentations and engaging with community members to build buy-in, answer questions, and raise awareness about the program.

  • To measure our impact, we will conduct a Post-Test, which will be given to a designated community representative.

  • Guaranteed enrollment for a designated number of parents each semester.

  • Your community gains access to more classes throughout the year, allowing parents to join the program when they need it most—ensuring fewer families fall through the cracks.

This comprehensive package ensures that you have all you need to successfully provide and promote the program within your community.

RESEARCH

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention “Best Practice” Gang Prevention Program

This study is focused on the results at school (amazing improvement in attendance and discipline) when a district implemented the Parent Project®, Sr. program in their community.

University of Tennessee Research Study

A study analyzing the before-and-after effects of Parent Project on specific families, as analyzed from a psychological perspective.

Journal of Addictions & Offender Counseling Study

A 2015 peer-reviewed article by Diana Doumas et al., on a study on Parent Project showing significant increases in parental engagement through the program, and additionally proving the youth responded to the increased parental engagement.

Roseville Police Department

(Sacramento, CA)

This in situ study tracked family change by measuring juvenile-related calls for service using local law enforcement dispatch log.

Empowering Parents. Creating Hope. Transforming Lives.