UNICEF’s vision for integrated, multilevel programming moves beyond approaching parents as recipients of information or education, to a more collaborative partnership where there is a co-construction of support for the child as well as for/with the parents themselves. Key features include: • moving towards strengths-based rather than “deficit-focused” approaches employing a life course lens • meeting systems where they are and elevating parenting support in existing platforms • explicit articulation of gender-responsive and disability-inclusive approaches • focus on culturally responsive community engagement and empowerment, and • promoting enabling environments to support parents and caregivers.

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Organization: UNICEF
Year: 2021
Language: English
Web link: https://www.unicef.org/documents/unicefs-vision-elevating-parenting