ABC-logo.png

ABC Parenting Institute

Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-Up (ABC) Parenting Institute

ABC Parenting Institute is a non-profit organization that partners with communities to nurture parent-child relationships through the implementation the Attachment and Biobehavioral Catch-up (ABC) intervention, a brief, evidence-based home visiting program helping families thrive.

ABC is strengths-based, focused, and brief (10, 1-hour, weekly sessions) intervention. Interested organizations (e.g., child welfare, early intervention, infant mental health) contract with the team for an in-depth orientation to ABC, 6 months of twice-weekly supervision, and consultation regarding evaluation and implementation.

ABC Parenting Institute benefits include:

  • Helping parents re-interpret children's behavioral signals and respond sensitively
  • Enhancing children's behavioral and regulatory capabilities
  • Fostering the development of secure attachments between children and their parents

Links

Developmental Areas