About Us
The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), as an agency of the Ministry of Education and Youth, coordinates a wide range of services for parents and also delivers programmes that build parenting skills and promote parental involvement in education. The NPSC works to develop stronger partnerships between home and school. It stands on the principle that parental involvement is key to student success.
The Government of Jamaica mandated the establishment of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) in response to the 2004 taskforce report on the status of education in Jamaica. The NPSC began operating in January 2013.
Our Vision Statement
All parents in Jamaica – whether by virtue of having given birth, adoption or serving as guardians – recognize, accept and discharge their duty to ensure that the rights of the child are always upheld, the best interest of the child is always promoted and the child is always loved and provided with opportunities and resources within a safe, caring and nurturing environment, to achieve his/her full potential and ultimate fulfilment.
Our Mission Statement
The NPSC will guide and coordinate agencies that provide parenting and family development services and encourage collaboration between home and school so that parents and teachers may work intelligently and share in developing the skills needed to raise, protect and educate their children.
- Teamwork
- Respect for Self and Others
- Courage
- Commitment to Quality Service
- Integrity
Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY):
The National Parenting Support Commission is an agency under the Ministry of Education and Youth. The NPSC works with the seven education regions for the implementation of parenting programmes in schools and communities.
The NPSC supports all policies of the MoEY.
