Parent Trust Ongoing Group Structure

The Parent Trust group functions as an ongoing, informal, parent-to-parent support program utilizing the following standards.

Group Process

Important Components
The group should have a healthy combination of these important components:

• Venting
• Problem Solving
• Celebrating

Group Rules

Time Allotment
A timekeeper is assigned to make sure all the participants have time to talk.

Format

Shared Leadership
Parents perform duties or tasks that help the group run effectively.

Adult Learning Process
Selected topics or group discussions meet the immediate needs of each parent, thus enhancing individual learning capabilities.

Mutual-Support
Parents are encouraged to seek support and advice from each other.

Ongoing
Group meetings follow a regular schedule (weekly, bi-weekly, 3 times a month).

Confidential
What is shared in the group stays in the group.

Free
There are no costs for parent/guardians wishing to join.

No Waiting List
New families can join at any time.

Content

Parent Selected Topics
Parents decide what they want to talk about each week

Community Information & Referral
Parents share resource information with each other or select topics focusing on a specific community resource.