Be Strong Families Parent Cafés seek to mobilize and educate parents to strengthen their own families by building five research-based protective factors. These protective factors build stronger families and communities. Parent Cafés provide safe and nurturing environments for parents to have intimate, authentic conversations about their families and ways in which to strengthen their families and communities. During Parent Cafes, a light meal or snack is provided for parents and their children then child care is provided while parents continue in the café. Parent Cafes last about 2.5 hours and are held during times convenient to families, usually around early morning, mid-day or early evening.
Parent Cafés are based on the Strengthening Families Framework and the Five Protective Factors