Empowering family-focused approaches: A summary of programs

Knowledge and evidence resources, Evidence-based practice, Early years, Middle years

Published: June 11, 2025

Our new resource highlights evidence-based, family-focused mental health and addiction care approaches tailored for early years (birth to 6) and middle years (7 to 12) children. It includes practical information on training, availability, program manuals, and related materials.

Building upon the findings of our 2023 Stemming the tide policy paper, this resource aims to inform and empower professionals across the sector interested in implementing programs that make a lasting, positive impact in these critical developmental years. It responds directly to the need for implementing comprehensive, accessible and evidence-based approaches in child and youth mental health and addictions care.