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ParentLink: A Model of Integration and Support for Parents *
Author(s) -
Mertensmeyer Carol,
Fine Mark
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
family relations
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 87
eISSN - 1741-3729
pISSN - 0197-6664
DOI - 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2000.00257.x
Subject(s) - outreach , ecological systems theory , public relations , simple (philosophy) , psychology , sociology , social psychology , political science , philosophy , epistemology , law
ParentLink represents a collective of Missouri organizations and agencies striving to simplify parents' access to research‐based information, services, and problem‐solving support pertaining to parenting. It is based on systems theory (von Bertalanffy, 1981) and, more specifically, the ecology of human development (Bronfenbrenner, 1979). A comprehensive array of technologies augments ParentLink professionals' outreach to parents and other citizenry. For parents, the access can be as simple as a telephone call to ParentLink's WarmLine professionals. Other doorways for information and support include ParentLink's Web site, other Web applications, media campaigns, and forthcoming neighborhood‐based Parenting Corners. Information gathered from parents and communities about parenting issues will in turn shape future programs and policies.