Strengthening Families for Over 30 Years

Parenting is one of the most important—and challenging—roles in life. Parenting Matters exists to ensure no parent has to navigate it alone. We provide practical tools, guidance, and support to help parents better understand their children, build strong relationships, and create safe, stable homes where children can thrive.

Our Mission
To advance the lives of children, together, with their parents.

Our Vision
A future where all children have the opportunity to succeed.

What Makes Us Unique
Founded in 1994, Parenting Matters is deeply rooted in Southwest Florida, serving families with children ages 0–17. As one of only 67 Accredited Child Abuse Prevention Centers in the nation—and one of three in Florida—we are recognized for delivering high-quality, evidence-based programs.

Our services are personalized, offered in English and Spanish, and designed to meet families where they are, through in-home visits, community-based programs, and trusted partnerships that connect parents to essential resources.

Who We Serve
We believe every parent can benefit from support. Our programs help families strengthen parenting skills, support early learning, and build lasting parent-child connections, all at little or no cost.