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14 April 2023

Positive Parenting Program

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Open to parents and caregivers of children from newborns through 12 years old. The Triple P – Positive Parenting Program is an effective evidence-based parenting program throughout the world.

Offered by Care Plus NJ, the “Positive Parenting Program®” known as the Triple “P” Parenting Group is a parenting and family support system designed to prevent – as well as treat – behavioral and emotional problems in children.

The positive parenting strategies are backed up by more than 35 years of ongoing research.

The Triple P positive parenting program gives parents the skills they need to raise confident, healthy children and to build stronger family relationships, while also helping parents manage misbehavior.

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What is the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program?

Triple P doesn’t tell people how to parent. Rather, it gives parents simple and practical strategies they can adapt to suit their own values, beliefs and needs. Similarly, parents who use positive parenting skills feel more confident and competent about managing day-to-day family life. They feel less parenting stress, less depressed and have less conflict with their partners over their parent child relationships issues.

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The Care Plus NJ Philosophy of the Positive Parenting Program

Coping skills and strengths developed in childhood carry into adult life, helping individuals reach their full potential. With this in mind, Care Plus NJ strives to deliver programming and resources that assist individuals in navigating our complicated world.

Utilizing the multi level system of Triple P Positive Parenting Program® we are able to provide parents of Bergen County parenting support.

The eight-week positive parenting education program provides parents with the tools to:

  1. Encourage desired behavior
  2. Correct and change problem behavior
  3. Increase parent’s confidence and self- care
  4. Raise responsible, caring children

Services:

Positive parenting, parenting strategies, realistic expectations are all part of Triple P.

The Care Plus NJ group facilitator will begin with a parenting assessment at the first and final session of the eight-week group. This allows each mom, dad, or caregiver to see their growth during this self-paced course.

During each of the one and half hour weekly sessions, the Care Plus NJ facilitator provides instruction from a structured group curriculum designed for parents and caregivers of school-aged and adolescent children.

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Joining Triple P Positive Parenting Program

As of July 2025, we have new eligibility requirements to participate in the Triple P Positive Parenting Program (PPP). Participants have to have active Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) involvement, youth must be between the ages of 0-12, youth must be in-home placement. Participant must also reside in Region 8 (Passaic, Morris, or Susbiological classification County) or Region 9 (Hudson or Bergen County). All referrals are made by the Active DCPP worker through a platform referred to as RedCap. 

Any member of the community can join Triple P as long as they are a parent or caregiver with a single child or kids ages birth to 12 years old. To stay in the Triple P program, both parents or one parent needs to attend sessions regularly.

Any mother, father, or caregiver completes the program after completing eight weekly hour and a half sessions.

Can Family ReEnroll in Triple P?

Yes. Parenting has wonderful moments and challenges. High risk situations can occur with a toddler or child in any family. Does this sound familiar? Triple P offers support and lowers stress. Raising our families require focus on school, homework, health, and chores.

Triple P Parenting Support Can Help You:

  • Encourage behavior you like
  • Deal with problem behavior
  • Become confident as a parent
  • Be realistic about parenting
  • Take care of yourself

For More Information or to Register for Triple P

Amanda Blue, BA

Phone: 201-797-2660 ext. 5605

Email: amandabl@careplusnj.org

Location and Hours of Operation:

Care Plus NJ- Fair Lawn Behavioral Health Center                               

17-07 Romaine St., Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm  Friday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

The classes run in eight-week sessions, offered in the morning and evening, as frequently as need dictates.

Online Triple P available through virtual courses

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