The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is encouraging organisations involved in humanitarian outreach across areas most affected by Hurricane Melissa to collaborate with the Commission and its network of more than 700 parent mentors. Chief Executive Officer, Kaysia Kerr, explained that the Commission has been coordinating with various groups distributing relief supplies. “As packages are[...]

The National Parenting Support Commission, (NPSC), has expanded its helpline network to provide additional support to parents affected by Hurricane Melissa. This is part of NPSC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that parents receive timely psychosocial and practical guidance throughout the recovery period. For immediate support, the parenting support helplines can be reached at (876) 788-5606,[...]

Kingston, Jamaica – The National Parenting Support Commission ,(NPSC), seeks to introduce an Accreditation Framework to strengthen and standardise parenting support services across Jamaica. The framework is designed to ensure parents have reliable access to effective and evidence-based programmes that support parents in their role. The framework establishes national standards for organisations and practitioners offering[...]

With the new school year just one week away, the National Parenting Support Commission ,(NPSC), is appealing to parents to remain closely connected with their children, especially those preparing to enter high school. The transition from primary to secondary school is a significant milestone. It brings heightened academic expectations, exposure to new peer groups and[...]

The National Parenting Support Commission ,(NPSC), as one of the Government of Jamaica’s engines for the transformation of the education sector, has intensified its outreach to equip parents with the knowledge, skills and resources as part of its urging for parental involvement in education.  Parenting within the context of the village was a part of[...]

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has been successful in mobilising mentors to encourage effective parenting in their communities. Parent mentors assist with the implementation of the Commission’s programmes and initiatives at the individual, school and community levels. Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Kaysia Kerr, tells JIS News that the mentorship initiative is “the only programme[...]