Better Parenting Programme
Parenting support listed within the government Family Support Services for vulnerable families, parents, young people and children transitioning from institutional care.
Parenting and family support
Parenting and family support in Guyana
Find official information about Guyana’s Better Parenting and Family Matters programmes and how to confirm whether a family may be eligible.
These government services are targeted interventions for eligible or vulnerable families; they should not be presented as a general open co-parenting programme. The official page does not publish complete intake, hours or document requirements, so confirm them directly.
Official sources reviewed 18 September 2026. Next review due 18 March 2027.
Available support
What do the programmes provide?
Family Matters Programme
An in-home family intervention intended to address child behaviour and family systems under strain.
Eligibility matters
The programmes have identified users and purposes. A family should confirm eligibility, referral and current intake with the responsible Ministry service.
How to start
How can I ask about support?
Review the official service page
Check the current description and responsible agency on the Government of Guyana portal.
Contact the responsible Ministry service
Ask whether your family is eligible, whether a referral is required and whether intake is currently open.
Confirm the practical details
Ask about location, home visits, appointments, costs, documents and the expected process before sharing sensitive information.
Official access point
Use the Government of Guyana Family Support Services page to confirm the responsible Ministry contact.
The official service page does not currently publish a programme telephone number, hours, fee or document list.
Before you contact the service
What should I prepare?
- A short description of the family or parenting concern.
- The children’s ages and whether another service or agency is already involved.
- Whether home-based support, parenting education or another referral is being requested.
- Any immediate safety concern that requires a different service.
Official source
Where can I confirm current information?
Family Support Services
Government information about the Better Parenting and Family Matters programmes and their intended users.
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