Good Parent - Good Start programme

"Good Parent - Good Start" is a preventive programme carried out by the Nobody's Children Foundation from Poland. It is the first Polish programme aimed at preventing the abuse of the youngest children (children under 3).

The project involves both national and local activities. It was launched in 2007 as a pilot programme implemented in selected Warsaw districts. The initiative was welcomed with much interest by both parents and professionals who took part in the programme.
The goal of the programme is to protect young children from abuse through supporting their parents/caregivers in parenting without violence - by offering them free access to educational resources and support services.
The programme activities target prospective parents (during pregnancy) and parents with young children, as well as professionals who work with children under three.

 

The following tasks have been performed within the programme:

• educational and awareness-raising efforts targeted at parents with young children: publications, a dedicated website;
• educational efforts targeted at professionals (health care professionals from maternity hospitals/wards and health care clinics, social workers, personnel of day care centres, maternity schools and NGOs): training, educational brochures, a dedicated website;
• direct initiatives targeted at parents with young children (parenting skills workshops, educational meetings addressing specific themes, psychological/pedagogical consultations, telephone and e-mail consultations).

The project has been supported by the World Childhood Foundation.

More information in Polish