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As was learned in the section on a Federal Government Effective Parenting Initiative, there now exists a model or blueprint for how elected government officials can become champions of effective parenting and parenting education throughout the United States.

The blueprint, developed by Dr. Kerby T. Alvy from the Center for the Improvement of Child Caring, indicates the type of government structures that would need to be created.

This includes a top level structure like a Department of Effective Parenting, and related clearinghouses, parenting instructor training centers, and research institutes.

Click here to obtain a copy of this blueprint.

If you would like to work with NEPI on adapting this approach for use in your state, county or city, use the NEPI Contact Form to let us know. Indicate your interest in the Comments section. We will get back in touch with you to discuss how to proceed.

In addition, if you would like to let your governor and state legislative representatives, or your board of supervisors, or your mayor and city council people know you want them to work on Effective Parenting Initiatives, sign the Effective Parenting Petition.

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