A Study of Parenting Programmes in Ireland: Exploration of Needs and Current Provision

Abstract

This study was jointly initiated by the Health Promotion Unit and the Child Care Policy Unit of the Department of Health and the National Children's Resource Centre, Barnardo's, with a representative from each forming the steering committee. The primary aim of the study was to ascertain the need for education/training/support for parents at community level and the need for training materials. The second aim was to obtain information on parenting programmes identified during the course of the study. This information forms a Database of parenting programmes available to parents and organisations on request.