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Designed for Connection: Ten Customized Cafés for Affinity Groups
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Designed for Connection: Ten Customized Cafés for Affinity Groups

The power of the Parent Café model lies in its adaptability to diverse communities while maintaining the integrity of its evidence-based approach. When tailored to specific affinity groups – those with shared identities, experiences, or challenges – Café experiences create even stronger connections and more sustainable support networks.

While every part of a Parent Café is carefully designed, adjustments can be made while adhering to the evidence-based model. Thought-provoking questions or specific topics can be adapted to focus on the unique challenges of a particular group.

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Revolutionizing ACEs Prevention: Unveiling the Science Behind Parent Cafés 
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Revolutionizing ACEs Prevention: Unveiling the Science Behind Parent Cafés 

In a collaboration spanning the better part of three years, Be Strong Families has proudly partnered with the Early Childhood Innovation Network (ECIN) in Washington, D.C. as they explore the outcomes and positive impact of Parent Café participation on parents, caregivers, and their families. This groundbreaking research effort, with the support of BSF, has recently culminated in a significant milestone…

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