According to the Federal Title IV-E Prevention Clearinghouse,
Parents Anonymous® is the only program in the nation that effectively improves parenting, promotes well-being, and reduces substance use while supporting child safety for children and youth of all ages.
NEW STUDY ON CALIFORNIA PARENT & YOUTH HELPLINE® SHOWS:
85%
of Parents Express a More Positive or Solution Focused Attitude After Calling the Helpline1
63%
REDUCTION in child abuse and neglect through groups2
1.Burnson et al, Children & Youth Service Review (2021)
2. Harris et al., Journal of Technology in Human Services (2025)
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Increased parental stress due to challenges in obtaining support services
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3 in 10 Parents report their child has “already experienced harm” to their emotional health
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Using Machine Learning Technology to Measure Changes in Emotional State During Parenting Helpline Calls
Emotional support helplines are a longstanding strategy for supporting parents, but few studies have measured how much these programs work to address negative feelings in parents. Drawing on a sample of 281 helpline calls from parents to the California Parent and Youth Helpline®, the authors…
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