Supporting Mentors

Providing support to the match is critical for success in all programs, whether they are school-based, institution-based, or community-based. Depending upon program characteristics and available resources, the details of ongoing support may vary. This packet helps programs develop and implement strategies that support mentors, help them build trusting relationships with their mentees and, ultimately, contribute to positive outcomes for youth. The materials include checklists to help guide planning and a list of additional resources

Supporting Parenting

Governments are showing more and more interest in providing services to parents to help them fulfil their parenting roles. But what does "good" parenting mean? How can policies to support parents best be adapted to local culture? What is the most appropriate way to critically evaluate these policies? This edition of Early Childhood in Focus addresses these questions by looking at examples of parenting support programmes from the UK, USA, Netherlands, New Zealand and Australia, and identifies practical questions for policy makers, advocates and practitioners to consider

Supporting Young Fathers

This guide explores how professionals who work with young fathers can help them to be there for their new families by first helping them to develop as individuals. This includes providing support to continue with their education, assistance with obtaining employment, as well as fostering their emotional development with the goal of adopting a positive, male parent identity