Effective Black Parenting Program (EBPP)

Effective Black Parenting Program(EBPP)

CICC's Effective Black Parenting Program, which is based on an achievement orientation to African American parenting, provides an excellent learning and relearning context to help parents of African American children do the best job possible. Its basic ideas are derived from the writings of African American parenting scholars, from research with African American parents, and from adaptations of parenting skills that have been found helpful in raising children of all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. How: EBPP is a parenting skill-building program created specifically for parents of African-American children. It was originally designed as a weekly, 3 hour, 15-session program to be used with small groups of parents. A one-day seminar version of the program for large numbers of parents has been created. A variety of homework projects are required, including behavior change projects with targeted children, bringing in members of the extended black family to participate, using family rules, etc.

Reduction in Subtle Forms of Rejection (Undifferentiated), Trend to reduce Hostile/Aggressive Rejection, Trend to Increase Use of Praise, Trend to Decrease Use of Hitting, Significant Improvement in Parent-Target Child Relations, Significant Improvement in Parent Relations with other Family Members, Significant Reduction in Withdrawn Behavior for Boys, Significant Reduction Hyperactive Behavior for Boys, Significant Reduction in Sexual Problems for Girls, Significant Improvement in Parent-Target Child Relations, Significant Improvement in Parent Relations with other Family Members

Gary Oltman, Training Coordinator

Center for the Improvement of Child Caring

Kalvy@ciccparenting.org

(818) 358-4858