Parent Project

The Palo Alto Police Department in partnership with the Palo Alto Adult School offers the Parent Project. This national program was created for parents with strong-willed or at-risk teens.

PARENT PROJECT (Offered in English or Spanish)

Instructor: Palo Alto Police Department Staff
Information: Det. Dan Pojanamat, (650) 329-2274 Registration: In-person at Palo Alto Police Department (275 Forest Ave.) or download form at www.papd.org (Click on Community Involvement)

The Palo Alto Police Department, in partnership with the Palo Alto Adult School, offers the Parent Project. This national program was created for parents with strong-willed teens. Topics addressed include: school behavior, attendance and grades; reducing arguing and conflict; understanding why teens do what they do; identifying gang involvement; music and media influences; friendships and dating; and alcohol and drug use. Cost is $120 per person or $155 couple. Class size is limited to 20. Textbook: $35. A new 12-week series will begin in September 22, 2011.