Father-Inclusive Parenting Intervention in Mwanza, Tanzania

"Familia Bora is a couples-based group parenting program that takes place in a preferred location within the community among participants. Twelve couples will be enrolled in each village and form one parenting group. CHWs will be trained to deliver the intervention.~The program will involve 17 group sessions. Each session is expected to last 1.5 hours and will be delivered weekly for approximately 5 months. Each session will focus on various topics, including responsive caregiving, positive discipline, managing emotions and stress management, child nutrition, couples' communication, non-violent conflict resolution strategies in relationships, gender equity, and early child care and education. In addition to the weekly group parenting sessions, CHWs will be encouraged to conduct home visits to engage couples who miss sessions, reinforce key messages, and provide extra support for caregivers and children as needed."