The studies reviewed by the Clearinghouse found that Parents Anonymous® reduced subsequent child maltreatment substantiations by more than half as compared to parents who did not use the program, even after leaving the Parents Anonymous® program a year later. Additionally, the study found that Parents Anonymous® predominately served communities of color, one of the communities in highest need of services. “This is acknowledging the 55 years of evidence-based Parents Anonymous® programs ,” says Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, President and C.E.O. Parents Anonymous® Inc. “Building on the strengths of diverse parents, children and youth throughout  California and nation-wide, ensure long-term positive child safety outcomes and mitigate and prevent Adverse Childhood Experiences.” The opportunity to help more Parents, Children & Youth nationwide rests with states applying for dollar for dollar prevention federal matching funds to provide evidence-based Parents Anonymous® programs. Parents Anonymous® is a proven intervention to keep children out of the child welfare system and ensure child safety by addressing mental health, substance use prevention or treatment, and in-home parenting skills.