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 shared, we accompany them and extend the support being offered by providing psychosocial care,” she noted.

The Commission completed its first outreach in St. Elizabeth last week and will return to the parish this Saturday as activities continue.

“We will keep going until we are confident that meaningful progress has been made,” Ms. Kerr said.

She was speaking at the official Recovery Mission launch for National Parent Month on Wednesday, November 12, at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.

Parent Month 2025, observed throughout November, is centred on the post–Hurricane Melissa recovery mission under the theme Stronger Parenting Together.

Ms. Kerr highlighted the value of psychosocial care during this period. “This kind of support cannot be overstated. People want to talk, to feel that others genuinely care. They want space to share their experiences, the trauma they’ve endured, and to receive guidance toward setting goals,” she emphasised.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, encouraged parents to participate actively in the national recovery efforts.

“It could be a reassuring gesture, your presence, or offering support to someone in need. Whatever you choose to do, consider what Jamaica is facing and get involved. Let us rebuild stronger,” she urged.

Organisations interested in partnering with the NPSC may contact the Commission at 876-788-5606.

Credit: Originally published by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS)