The Five Strengths
All families have strengths and building upon those strengths can help your family be better prepared for future challenges. Learn more about the 5 Strengths that research shows benefit every family and explore ways to grow them within your daily life. The 5 Strengths encourage you to…
- Take small but significant steps
- Involve your family and friends
- Try new things as your needs change
- Discover what works for your family
The Five Strengths are also called Protective Factors.
The Five Strengths are exactly the same as the five Protective Factors, except that the language of the Strengths is designed to be more family friendly. As you are exploring the Strengths further, you will find more information and resources if you search for the term “Protective Factors” outside of this website. You might also meet parents who are more familiar with “Protective Factors” than they are with “The Five Strengths”.
Feelings Matter
Social & Emotional Competence of Children
Thoughtful Parenting
Knowledge of Parenting & Child Development
Strong Connections
Social Connections
Inner Strength
Parental Resilience
Practical Help
Concrete Support in Times of Need
