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Guiding Principles

Freddie Gardner,
Board Chair
 

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Lisa Pion-Berlin
Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer
“Since 1969, Parents Anonymous® has been a solution for parents by offering a safe place where parents can support one another to make lasting, effective, positive changes in their lives. Parents Anonymous® made a world of difference for me and my family.”
  
“With a name parents trust and a 35-year history of successfully responding to the immediate and long term needs of parents seeking help, Parents Anonymous® Inc. has partnered with millions of parents and children to find help, support, strength and hope.”
These four guiding principles are the foundation of Parents Anonymous® Inc. and form the basis of all organizational activities, programs and structures.
´ Meaningful Parent Leadership
Parents are effective and needed leaders who shape the direction of their families, programs and communities.
´ Effective Mutual Support
Parents give and receive support from each other thereby creating a strong sense of community, belonging and trust.
´ Successful Shared Leadership
Parents and professionals build successful partnerships to share responsibility, expertise and leadership to strengthen families and improve services and communities.
´ Long-Term Personal Growth
Parents, children and youth transform their attitudes, learn new behaviors, and build on their strengths to make long-term positive changes in their lives.