Innovations in Parenting Support: An Evaluation of the YMCA's 'Parenting Teenagers' Initiative.

Evaluated a 3-year initiative to organize 30 projects in YMCA centers in England to provide help and support to the parents of teenagers; projects involved group-based courses, "dads and lads" projects, mediation schemes, and families and computing courses. Identified a variety of outcomes for parents, youth, project workers, and the YMCA organization. Identified key issues and learning points, and strategies to provide support to the parents of teenagers. (Author/KB)