BC Council for Families

An acclaimed program, made in Canada for Canadian parents of every community.
Offered to parents during the critical early years of childhood, from birth to age five, Nobody's Perfect is a preventative program that is proven to improve parenting skills and confidence.

Nobody's Perfect is a parenting program that is voluntary and free of charge. The program is preventative and aims to build strong relationships between parent and child. Parents receive information and resources, and share their concerns in a supportive atmosphere, leading to increases in parenting confidence and positive parenting and child development outcomes.

Because of the nature of the adult-learning model the program is based on, participating parents will be supported and engaged. Parents have the opportunity to learn about and discuss topics such as child health and safety, signs of regular early development, child abuse, and more. In addition, Nobody's Perfect groups provide a space for parents to bring their own unique concerns into the discussion.

Who is the program for?

The program is designed for parents who meet two or more of the following criteria:

• Young (under 25)
• Single parent
• Low income (under $25,000 per year on social assistance or unemployment insurance)
• Lacking in formal education and/or parenting skills
• Isolated socially, geographically or linguistically

What do parents get out of it?

For parents, it is an opportunity to increase their knowledge and understanding of their children's health, safety and behaviour. Parents gain:

• A set of accessibly written materials dealing with relevant parenting and self-care concerns
• An improved coping ability in the face of the challenges that come with parenting
• An increase of self-help and mutual support between the participating parents
• Improved confidence and self-image
• A safe environment to discuss parenting concerns
• Support from trained facilitators

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