Social Supports Archives

Military PFS Guide and Tool

2024-01-08

The Protective Factors Survey Military (PFS-MF) is an adaptation of the Protective Factors Survey, 2nd Edition (PFS-2). It was designed for use with parents and

Military PFS (Survey Only)

2024-01-08

The Protective Factors Survey Military (PFS-MF) is an adaptation of the Protective Factors Survey, 2nd Edition (PFS-2). It was designed for use with parents and

Spanish Protective Factors Survey 2 Concrete Supports

2023-12-01

Copy of the SPFS-2 concrete supports survey

Spanish Protective Factors Survey 2 Retrospective

2023-12-01

Copy of the SPFS-2 Survey retrospective version.

Spanish Protective Factors Survey 2 Traditional

2023-12-01

A copy of the SPFS-2 traditional tool

Parent & Practitioner Newsletter Spring 2023 / Padres y profesionales Primavera 2023

2023-06-21

In this issue: Parents That Help Build the Table Ways that Parent, Caregiver, and Youth Voices are Influencing Federal Programs The Importance of Partnering with

Parent and Practitioner Newsletter Fall 2022 / Padres y profesionales Otoño de 2022

2022-11-14

In this issue: Improving Outcomes for Children and Families Experiencing Domestic Violence New Jersey Men of Courage Community Action Initiative I’ve Come A Long Way

Parent & Practitioner Newsletter Fall 2021 / Padres y profesionales Otoño de 2021

2021-12-08

In this issue: The Impact of COVID on Children’s Mental Health There is Hope Through Trying Times Finding the Helpers The Shortcomings of Standardized Tests

Parent & Practitioner Newsletter – Winter/Spring 2021 / Padres y profesionales – Invierno/preimavera 2021

2021-04-19

In this issue: Radical Strategies for Creating Parent Partnerships Radical Family Engagement Ronee: A Native American Woman’s Story From a Clueless New Father to a

What We’ve Learned Together About Building Partnerships

2021-03-31

Part of the Sharing the Journey Voices of Parents and Practitioners series. A roundtable conversation between parents and practitioners who share the strategies, challenges, and

Reflections from Parent Leaders

2021-03-31

Part of the Sharing the Journey Voices of Parents and Practitioners series. A conversation between two parent leaders who share how they utilized their lived

Perspectives from Practitioners

2021-03-31

Part of the Sharing the Journey Voices of Parents and Practitioners series. A conversation between two practitioners who discuss how collaborating with parent leaders makes

New York Evaluation Brief

2021-03-24

2021 Evaluation brief on Family Resource Centers funded through the CBCAP State Lead Agency.

Iowa Evaluation Brief

2021-03-24

Evidence-based Home Visiting: Healthy Families America & Parents as Teachers

Retrospective PFS

2020-09-30

The retrospective version of the original Protective Factors Survey.

Parent & Practitioner Newsletter – Summer 2020 / Padres y profesionales – Verano 2020

2020-09-28

In this issue: Laundry and Loot: Care Counts Laundry Program by Whirlpool Expanding Our Perspective on Medical Neglect-One Mother’s Experience Impacting the Community Through Faith

Introduction to the PFS-2

2020-08-04

This lesson explains FRIENDS development of the PFS-2, how it varies from the original PFS, and how to decide which version to use, PFS or

Exploring PFS-2 Content

2020-08-04

This lesson examines each subscale and its individual items as well as their response category formats. It explains the differences between the traditional, true pre

Administering the PFS-2

2020-08-04

This lesson explains general tips and options on administering the survey, preparing the paper and pencil surveys, presenting the surveys to parents and caregivers, and

Scoring the PFS-2

2020-08-04

This lesson explains how PFS-2 respondent ratings are converted to numbers, how to calculate individual subscale scores, and group subscale means. * Note: If you

Interpreting PFS-2 results

2020-08-04

This lesson discusses how to use PFS-2 results for continuous quality improvement purposes and interpretation of the PFS-2 data.

PFS-2 FAQ’s

2020-08-04

This lesson features the PFS-2 developers responding to frequently asked questions regarding the PFS-2. Handouts: FAQ’s for the Video

Navigating the Unknowns: Living with Young Children, Part 2

2020-05-27

In this episode, Dr. Paul Lanier has a conversation with Dr. Lindsay Huffhines about unique stressors for families during these difficult times and practical tips

Navigating the Unknowns: Living with Young Children, Part 1

2020-05-27

In this episode, Dr. Paul Lanier has a conversation with Julie Smith and Brooklyn Crawford, Clinical Home Visitors based in eastern North Carolina about challenges

Navigating the Unknowns: Grieving Loss

2020-04-22

In this episode, Dr. Todd Jensen interviews Dr. Deborah Barrett, a licensed clinical social worker who has extensive experience conducting individual and group therapy. She

Navigating the Unknowns: Supporting, Empowering, and Honoring Older Adolescents in Dealing with Loss

2020-04-22

In this episode, Dr. Isaiah Pickens explores strategies parents can use for supporting, empowering, and honoring older teenagers in their home that are experiencing loss.

Spanish Adaptation of the PFS (S-PFS)

2020-03-08

The Spanish adaptation of the original Protective Factors Survey.

The Grandparent/Co-parent Story Illustrated Version

2020-03-08

An illustrated story about parents and grandparents working together to parent children by Dawn. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/grandparent-co-parent-story

The Grandparent/Co-parent Story

2020-03-08

A story about parents and grandparents working together to parent children by Dawn. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/grandparent-co-parent-story

Story of Neglect

2020-03-08

A story about neglect and its impact by Dawn. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/story-of-neglect

Stopping the Cycle of Abuse

2020-03-08

A story about the cycle of abuse and prevention by Jill. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/stopping-cycle-abuse

Preventing Neglect through Participation in a Parent Support Group

2020-03-08

A story about parent support groups by Eliza.

Parent Leadership

2020-03-08

A story about mentoring Parent Leaders by Eliza. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/parent-leadership-by-eliza

Let’s Go Get Those Grandmothers

2020-03-07

A story about the role grandmother’s can play by Sam. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/grandmothers

Jessica’s Story

2020-03-07

A story about her personal journey by Jessica. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/friends-jessicadial-story

Intergenerational Neglect and Prevention

2020-03-07

A story about neglect through generations by China.

Help Me To Pull This Wagon Illustrated Version

2020-03-07

An illustrated story on fathers and parent engagement by Sam Blue. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/sam-blue-wagon-story

Help Me To Pull This Wagon

2020-03-07

About father engagement by Sam Blue. To download the audio version of this story, visit https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/sam-blue-wagon-story

Father’s Search for Resources in his Community

2020-03-06

Community resources by Corey.

Emotional Neglect and Learning to be an Engaged Father

2020-03-06

Working with neglect by Jeremiah.

Creating Safe and Caring Home for your Children

2020-03-06

Creating a home by Eliza.

Abogando por mi hijo como inmigrante y madre

2020-03-06

Abogando por mi hijo como madre en español por Fátima. Para descargar la versión en audio de esta historia, visite https://soundcloud.com/user-616990317/advocating-son-spanish