Office of Prevention celebrates parents, who are the TRUE originators of prevention.  They work tirelessly, and often fail to see the fruits of their labor for years if not decades.   Positive Parenting is like planting a seed or slowly restoring a Van Gough. It may seem irreparable, but with loving care, time, effort and patience, it will become a masterpiece.

Positive Parenting is made up of TWO key ingredients:

1) Human Connection and
2) Discipline

WHY is it important to learn these skills?  Because for better for worse, as parents, “It’s all About ME!”   We are the ones in control of our homes and we set the tone, create the climate, and hold the power to ensure our children’s success.

Contact Office of Prevention for trainings related to Positive Parting or Grandparents as Parents for yourself, your school, or your agency 754-321-2568.

Resources and Links

“If it’s FREE, it’s for ME!” Look for this extensive list of FREE prevention resources on the Resource page.

Please Note: A program or website being mentioned here does not imply endorsement by the School Board of Broward County and does not necessarily reflect its views.  Please contact the program developers directly for the most current information.

CDC’s Resources for Parents and Families

Developmental Assets:  Grounded in extensive research in youth development, resiliency, and prevention, the 40 Developmental Assets represent the relationships, opportunities, and personal qualities that young people need to avoid risks and to thrive.

Disability.gov Parent Resources: resources specifically for parents including early intervention services, transition supports and detailed information regarding rights and the laws that protect students with disabilities.

Family Central: promotes children’s success by providing quality family support and educational services.

First Call for Help, 211 Broward: “Help is Just a Phone Call Away!” A 24-hour, free, confidential telephone Helpline for crisis/suicide counseling, empathetic listening and community information and referrals for health and human services resources in Broward County. Just Dial 2-1-1 or (954) 537-0211 or access the directory online

The Office of Parent Involvement, Broward County Public Schools: a parent-friendly, informative, easy to navigate resource with everything parents need to get involved and stay involved in their child’s education.  For more information, please contact Paul R. Gress, Coordinator, Parent Involvement, Parents, Business and Community Partnerships, Broward County Public Schools 754-321-1970.

Parenting Resources, USA.gov: Find health, education, safety, child care, and other resources for parents and grandparents.

Parenting Special Needs: online magazine serving the special needs population.

Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons, their families and friends through: support, to cope with an adverse society; education, to enlighten an ill-informed public; and advocacy, to end discrimination and to secure equal civil rights.

Student Services Locator:  The Locator is designed to help you identify and find the Broward County community based support resources available to each school across the district.

Switchboard of Miami, (305) 358-HELP (4357)