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The Sonoma County Padres Unidos (Parents United) program is an effort to provide education and support to recently immigrated monolingual Latino parents of high-risk youth. Parents and youth are brought together with support services and resources to ensure parents are empowered to guide their children on a safe journey into adulthood. Their program is the subject of this case study.
Accepted to the Portfolio: August 2011
Target Outcomes
Short Term Outcomes
- Parents demonstrate increased ability to address indicators of involvement in alcohol and drug us
- Parents demonstrate increased ability to address indicators of gang involvement
- Parents are more involved in youth's education
- Improved family communication
Long Term Outcomes
- Healthy children and families
- Decreased youth violence
- Decreased rates of youth alcohol and drug use
Target Population
Demographics
- Kindergarten - 12th Grade
- Transitional Age Youth (16 - 24)
- Adult (25 - 60)
Service Area
- Northeast (District 4)
- Northwest (District 5)
Information
Program Funders
Many thanks to the following funders for making this program possible.
Local Funders
- City of Santa Rosa
- Sonoma County Department of Health Services
- United Way of the Wine Country
Program Implementers
The following organizations implement this program locally:
