The head of Parent Education for Development in Barbados (PAREDOS) has thrown her full support behind Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s call for community parenting groups, arguing that taking parenting support directly into communities is critical if more families are to receive the help they need.

Speaking to Barbados TODAY on Monday — World Parents’ Day — director Cecily Clarke-Richmond said PAREDOS backed Mottley’s call in Parliament last week for community-based parenting groups as part of efforts to address emerging gang culture and strengthen families.

“The prime minister has my full support with regards to the calling for the need for more community-based parenting programmes. There’s no question about that,” Clarke-Richmond said.