At Raising the Future, all our programs, initiatives, advocacy, and research support the empowerment journey of diverse Parents, Children and Youth. We believe that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®. Everyone is capable of change. From providing emotional support to engaging in meaningful Shared Leadership® with Parents, Raising the Future, seeks to create and ensure positive change, foster social connection and sustain loving and supportive families, communities and societies.
Parents Anonymous®
Exciting Announcement: Parents Anonymous® Rated as Supported to Address Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Parenting by the Title IV-E Family First Prevention Clearinghouse and is only 1 of 5 Programs nationwide that Ensures Child Safety. (https://preventionservices.abtsites.com/programs/302/show). Furthermore, Parents Anonymous® is 1 out of 4 Supported programs shown to be effective with children and families of color (“Interventions Relevant to Children […]
National Leadership Certification for Parents & Youth
National Leadership Certification for Parents and Youth is a competency-based program conducted to develop new and enhance the existing leadership capabilities of parents and youth. Components include...
Shared Leadership® in Action
Shared Leadership® in Action is a comprehensive program that engages organizations and constituents committed to working in meaningful Shared Leadership® resulting in measurable positive outcomes for families and communities. Shared Leadership® in Action Program Components: Readiness Assessment Strategic Planning Training Institute Guided Practice Technical Assistance and Consultation Evaluation Shared Leadership® in Action can be customized to meet specific needs and goals of public and private agencies and communities. Staff training, Practice Models, System change, Strategic planning, Program Implementation and Evaluation […]
California Peer Parent Network
The California Peer Parent Network is developing a statewide workforce of Certified Peer Parents to provide emotional support and linkages to other resources to Parents addressing mental health and substance abuse concerns to strengthen their families. Advocacy and networking efforts statewide ensure effective policies, adequate funding, and accessible evidence-based to enhance well-being of diverse Parents, […]
Family Resources Centers
Raising the Future operates 8 California Family Resources Centers to provide direct support and services to all Parents, Children & Youth with a focus on Native American and foster families including: Services Free Weekly Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® Groups and emotional support through calls, live chats and texting the California Parent and Youth Helpline for diverse Parents, Children & Youth. Material supports such as gift cards for groceries and other necessities. Parenting resources including […]
Strengthening Families San Gabriel Valley
This CAPIT Program offers free individual, family and group counseling based on an Empowerment Plan developed with diverse families seeking to address a variety of issues to promote well-being and build resilience. Priority is given to families involved in DCFS. Services are offered in both Spanish and English. SPA3 includes residents of Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, […]
Strengthening Families Pomona
Strengthening Families Pomona is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) through the National Association of City & County Health Officials to address adverse childhood experiences and substance use disorders. As one of nine Evidence-Based Programs selected, Parents Anonymous® is focusing on diverse Pomona mothers, fathers, and expectant parents with or at-risk of substance use disorders to help Parents, Children & Youth strengthen their […]
Pomona Rising
Pomona Rising, in partnership with the Biden Administration (HRSA), is committed to increasing COVID-19 vaccine access and reducing vaccine hesitancy for all Pomona, California residents. The Pomona Rising Advisory Group along with Raising the Future Bilingual Community Outreach Advocates partner with diverse residents, community-based organizations, health care providers, faith-based organizations, and schools. Pomona Rising also sponsors community events and vaccine pop up clinics to increase vaccine acceptance rates. If you are a Parent or Youth seeking information, please contact Antonia Rios, Senior Parent […]
Transforming Los Angeles
Offering free Online Evidence-Based Weekly Parents Anonymous® Groups for Parents and specialized groups for Children of all ages to residents of Alhambra, Arcadia, Bradbury, Burbank, Covina, Duarte, Glendale, Glendora, La Canada- Flintridge, La Verne, Lancaster, Monrovia, Palmdale, Pasadena, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Santa Clarita, Sierra Madre, South Pasadena, Temple City, Los Angeles City, Chatsworth Village, Granada Hills (portion), Lake […]
Research to Action
Raising The Future is one of the premier nationwide organizations dedicated to conducting research on Evidenced-Based Programs, Practices and Policies to improve measurable outcomes for Parents, Children & Youth. Raising the Future has a bold research agenda: Measuring the impact of policies on Latinx, BIPOC families to reduce harm / disproportionality Creating meaningful strategies for replacing harmful policies and practices Enhancing Positive Childhood Experiences and Mitigating Adverse Childhood Experiences Affirming successful implementation strategies to grow Evidence-Based Parents Anonymous® nationwide in […]