It is generally accepted that there is no such thing as the perfect parent, nor is there only one ‘right’ way to raise children. Given the need to recognise the differing goals and values of parents, the phrase ‘good enough’ parents has become commonly used to describe the level of parenting to which most parents aspire. Our parenting education is a targeted service provided to vulnerable children who are notified to child protection from birth. These services are home-based and consist of an assessment of an individual infants overall well-being and the parents capacity to care for and protect the infant.
The service assessments are used by child protection and the children’s court to inform their decision making and to ensure appropriate supports are provided to children and their families. These services also include an intensive education and skill development component for parents.