Research
Evaluation
Impact
When Parents Are Supported, Children Thrive
Research and evaluations showing the impact of social-emotional learning, self-care, and stress management for parents and Parent Support Personnel.
For over 26 years, Family Resiliency Programs has supported parents and Parent Support Personnel in developing the social-emotional and self-care skills that transform relationships at home and in school. The following findings demonstrate measurable improvements in both personal well-being and professional effectiveness.
Measurable Impact at a Glance
- 94% applied what they learned to family life
- 94% applied learning to professional roles
- 97% improved listening, communication, and responsibility
- 100% reported greater acceptance and reduced judgment
- 78% improved leadership and professional competence
- 75% felt confident facilitating the program
Program Implementation & Participants
Between January 2021 and March 2022, Parent Support Personnel and parents from NYC Districts 10 and 85 participated in four identical blended/online Parent Leadership Academy trainings alongside Masterful Parenting courses. These programs were funded through a My Brother’s Keeper grant.
- 94% applied what they learned to family life
- 94% applied learning to professional roles
- 97% improved listening, communication, and responsibility
- 100% reported greater acceptance and reduced judgment
- 78% improved leadership and professional competence
- 75% felt confident facilitating the program
How We Measure Impact
Post-Course Questionnaire
Measures satisfaction, application, and perceived value of the program
Pre/Post Assessment (31 Questions)
Tracks growth across key areas including communication, responsibility, mindfulness, self-worth, forgiveness, and self-care
Written Evaluations
Participant reflections on learning, personal impact, and instructor effectiveness
Results By Category
Professional Impact
- 78% improved leadership and professional competence
- 94% applied skills in their professional roles
- 75% felt confident facilitating the program
Social-Emotional Growth
- 97% improved responsibility, listening, and communication
- 94% improved empathy, forgiveness, and emotional awareness
- 94% improved ability to make conscious choices
Personal Well-Being
- 75% increased use of meditation/relaxation
- Participants reported greater self-awareness and emotional control
- Many began implementing daily self-care practices
Professional Impact
- 78% improved leadership and professional competence
- 94% applied skills in their professional roles
- 75% felt confident facilitating the program
Measurable Growth Over Time
Participants demonstrated meaningful improvement across all nine social-emotional learning categories, with the strongest gains in:
- Mindfulness
- Responsibility
- Communication & listening
- Self-care
Participants who began the program with lower baseline scores showed the greatest levels of growth.
"We appreciate the work and effort that went into each session and know firsthand the benefit of your Masterful Parenting Course. Thank you also for sharing yourself with us and providing a space where meaningful interactions took place and the impact and beauty of this work was sincerely felt.”
M Maria Correa
Family Support Coordinator, District 10
Evaluations
Staff Perspective
Staff Perspective
Staff Perspective
"Their work with parents is stellar. I am thrilled to have been a part of the classes, witnessing my personal growth along with my colleagues and others."
Staff Perspective
“Listening without the voice in my head, listening without judgement, listening without trying to solve any problems...just listen!”
Staff Perspective
“Acceptance, responsibility, caring and reflecting.This course has changed my way of dealing with life.”
Parents Perspective
"I learned how important it is to take care of myself before I
can help others. I see how I need to take TIME for me in
order to be healthy."
"Conscious choice, meditate and sleep...Marc was a great
instructor, calm, entertaining and giving great examples."
"We appreciate the work and effort that went into each session and know firsthand the benefit of your Masterful Parenting Course. Thank you also for sharing yourself with us and providing a space where meaningful interactions took place and the impact and beauty of this work was sincerely felt.”
"How you are responsible for how you feel about yourself. I
need to better communicate my feelings to others."
"I've learned that self-awareness and self-soothing is very
important for the mind, body, and soul. I've already made
small changes, like meditating at work when stressed and
drinking more water."