Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) is a program for parents involved in the child welfare system that honors traditional Indigenous ways of raising children.
PIP is for Native parents, caregivers, and anyone caring for Native children birth to 18 years old. Most PIP programs meet once a week for eight to 10 weeks. Programs are offered in ways that work for families, like in-person classes, online, or individually at home.
The program helps them strengthen and build on cultural parenting, values, strengths, and confidence.
Train-the-Trainer Course, May 2026
DCYF is offering Positive Indian Parenting (PIP) Train-the-Trainer courses at no cost.
These courses prepare facilitators to support Native parents using a culturally based approach. Participants receive a manual with materials for eight PIP sessions based on traditional Native teachings about raising children.
Organizations that want to offer PIP in their community are encouraged to register. Priority will be given to:
- Tribes
- Native-serving organizations
- Recognized American Indian organizations in Washington state
Course dates
In-Person: May 19-21, 2026 | Nespelem, WA
To sign up, please complete the registration form.
For questions, contact Shannel Squally-Janzen at Shannel.Squally-Janzen@dcyf.wa.gov.
