Parents Anonymous

Parents Anonymous® Honors Congresswoman Norma Torres with the National 2024 Juanita Chavez Award

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents Anonymous, Inc. announces Congresswoman Norma Torres as the recipient of the 2024 Juanita Chavez Award, which recognizes an individual for their work in promoting parent leadership to ensure better outcomes for children and families by breaking the stigma so that parents, children and youth know that Asking for Help is a Sign of Help®.

Key Points: 
  • The national nonprofit established the Juanita Chavez Award in 1999 in honor of one of Parents Anonymous' first parent leaders who was an exceptional staff member and social worker.
  • This year, Congresswoman Norma Torres was selected as the 2024 award recipient for her ongoing support of Parents Anonymous.
  • Parents Anonymous is a longtime community champion in the Inland Empire for families impacted by trauma and abuse," states Congresswoman Torres.
  • The award was presented on February 22, 2024 to wrap-up celebrations of National Parent Leadership Month (February), which was created and shared nationwide by Parents Anonymous in 2000.

Parents Anonymous® Launches Podcast "Breaking the Stigma" Featuring Unfiltered Conversations Surrounding Today's Mental Health Crisis

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Parents Anonymous Inc., a national organization offering free mental health programs and a helpline for both parents and youth, today announces the launch of its podcast "Breaking the Stigma." The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.

Key Points: 
  • The podcast highlights candid conversations with individuals who have battled mental health obstacles and their journey to healing.
  • Breaking the Stigma Podcast debuts today, Tuesday, July 11, featuring an interview with R&B singer and songwriter Amina Buddafly, and is co-hosted by DJ Mike Gdnss.
  • Breaking the Stigma will feature powerful interviews and stories from influential and everyday people who share their personal struggles with mental health.
  • Since 1969, Parents Anonymous, Inc. has provided evidence-based emotional support to Parents and Youth nationwide on the National Parent and Youth Helpline®.

Parents Anonymous® Recognized as 1 of Only 5 Programs Nationwide To Make a Sustained Impact on Child Safety

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Friday, September 3, 2021
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This Supported rating for Parents Anonymous from the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse is a distinguished honor.

Key Points: 
  • This Supported rating for Parents Anonymous from the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse is a distinguished honor.
  • The studies reviewed by the Clearinghouse found that Parents Anonymous reduced subsequent child maltreatment substantiations by more than half as compared to parents who did not use the program, even after leaving the Parents Anonymous program a year later.
  • "This is acknowledging the 52 years of evidence-based Parents Anonymous programs that are raising the future," says Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and C.E.O.
  • The opportunity to help more Parents, Children & Youth nationwide rests with states applying for dollar for dollar prevention federal matching funds to provide evidence-based Parents Anonymous programs.