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Parent Partner Path to Permanency (4P)
Peer Support for Parents or Caregivers Involved in CINC Court in Douglas County
Support From Someone Who Understands
The Parent Partner Path to Permanency (4P) program connects parents or caregivers with a Child in Need of Care (CINC) case in Douglas County, Kansas, to a local Parent Partner who has successfully achieved permanency with their own family. A Parent Partner offers support from the perspective of someone who has lived through a similar experience, helping parents or caregivers feel more confident and prepared to participate actively in their case plan. Participating in the 4P program to receive support from a Parent Partner is completely voluntary.
What a Parent Partner Does
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Meet with parents or caregivers to offer encouragement and normalize the process
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Coach parents or caregivers to engage effectively with attorneys, case workers, and service providers
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Connect parents or caregivers with resources and provide ongoing check-ins to help parents stay engaged.
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Work to help parents or caregivers understand the system and participate more effectively in their case.
A Parent Partner Does Not
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•Access confidential case files
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Replace attorneys, case workers, CASA volunteers, or court staff
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Provide legal advice
Meet The Parent Partner
Ashley Marshall