The 5 Protective Factors are areas of family functioning that help support youth and families to be strong. Research shows that when these factors are present in populations of families, it reduces the risk of abuse, maltreatment, and negative outcomes.
Each Protective Factor has its own super power! In this blog series we introduce them all, and explain how they can support your family to thrive.
Grandmaster Granny represents Social Connections. Grandmaster Granny helps build healthy, lasting bonds that create trust and make you feel like you belong. Connecting and creating positive relationships that provide a family emotional, informational, and spiritual support is the goal.
Having a strong net of support is not only comforting but can allow you and your children to rely on a trusted community that can help you come to a solution during tough times.
Why are social connections important?
Making sure every family has a web of support they can count on. When parents feel connected, so will children, making them feel secure, safe and loved.
Grandmaster Granny’s superpowers in action:
🍽️Hosting family dinner
🤝Intentional conversations with your neighbors and friends
💌Checking in on your loved ones
👥Attending community and school groups
🫂Encouraging families to share stories and lift each other up
Finding a community that supports you in your parenting needs is important, as a sense of belonging builds confidence and reduces stress, allowing you and your children to thrive. This is where you can join Safe & Sound to engage in parenting groups and events that allow you to connect! Finding support can be the bridge to the other protective factors and ultimately to finding the right balance for yourself and your family.
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If you want to know more about how to incorporate each power feel free to call Safe & Sound’s TALK Line or come into Parent Drop In to chat and bring your kiddos to the playroom!
TALK Line: (415) 441-5437
Parenting is hard and you don’t have to do it alone
Parent Drop In:
Monday – Thursday at 1757 Waller Street
Monday at 3450 3rd Street
Read more about it here
Have a look at our Groups and Workshops that are open for enrollment
Read about the other superpower characters in this blog on the 5 Protective Factors
Check out our For Parents section of the website for more resources.