AppHealthCare works with community partners and lead agencies to promote and support implementation of positive parenting strategies in an effort to better support parents and reduce child maltreatment. 

The Positive Parenting Program team works with practitioners across the county to serve parents in a variety of settings, including non-profit and government agencies, schools, private providers settings, and more.

The Positive Parenting Program offers evidence-based strategies for responding to common behaviors in children. Practitioners work with parents to determine which strategies work best for their family. Parents feel more empowered to respond to their child's behavior and support their child's needs.

In 2023, 45 caregivers/parents received in-person support sessions from local providers throughout our district. Additionally, we saw active engagement from 86 caregivers/parents across Alleghany, Ashe, and Watauga Counties on Triple P Online - a resource available at no cost to families in North Carolina. AppHealthCare also hosted 3 Triple P workshops to enhance practitioner's skill and confidence, and trained four new practitioners within the district, reinforcing our commitment to empowering families and fostering positive parenting practices throughout our communities.