Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
FPNG addresses eight core parenting topics:
Family values, rules, and traditions
Adolescent development and social pressures
Effective communication and conflict resolution
Support, supervision, and healthy boundaries
Positive behavior management
Preventing risky behaviors, including substance use
Family and community support systems
These topics help parents strengthen communication, reinforce cultural identity, and build confidence while supporting youth who may be navigating bicultural environments, school expectations, and exposure to risk.
FPNG can be delivered by trained facilitators, including community members, school social workers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, community health workers, and other professionals working in the community.
Schools and organizations typically provide:
- A meeting space (classroom, library, or parent center)
- Basic materials (tables and chairs, projector; pens/markets, name tags, flipcharts, copy of handouts)
- A staff point of contact for logistics and communication
- Optional childcare or youth activities to encourage participation
Yes. We will provide a facilitator training to those who plan to deliver the curriculum and are happy to provide ongoing technical assistance throughout implementation.
No special credentials are required. Facilitators must complete a two-day training and have a willingness to support families.
No. FPNG is designed for parents and caregivers only. While the curriculum incorporates keepin’ it REAL prevention strategies, students do not attend the workshops.