There are pre-implementation materials to measure organizational or provider readiness for Parenting Through Change (PTC; GenerationPMTO Group) as listed below:

Implementation Sciences International, Inc. (ISII) is a nonprofit affiliate of the Oregon Social Learning Center and oversees the implementation of PTC. Readiness checklists are tailored for various types of implementations. Additionally, there is an FAQ document that assists interested organizations in determining if PTC is a good fit. Prior to the start of training, the ISII team may conduct on-site visits with agency leaders and supervisors to provide a brief overview of PTC, the research basis, and intervention components. The purpose is to advise about requirements and to ensure agency readiness (i.e., candidate recruitment, agency agreement on the components necessary for sustainability).

There is formal support available for implementation of Parenting Through Change (PTC; GenerationPMTO Group) as listed below:

The Director of Implementation and Training at ISII designs the training programs and infrastructure protocol, as well as provides training, coaching, and coordination for implementation projects. Additionally, the director leads a team of trainers and consultants who are available to provide support for all implementation objectives. The ISII website (www.generationpmto.org) provides individual descriptions and roles for staff, mentors, and associates.

There are fidelity measures for Parenting Through Change (PTC; GenerationPMTO Group) as listed below:

Competent adherence to PTC is assessed with the Fidelity of Implementation Rating System (FIMP), The Director of Fidelity oversees fidelity operations for GenerationPMTO implementation sites. FIMP ratings are made by reliable certified GenerationPMTO specialists who assess the intervention as delivered in parent groups. Ratings are based on direct observation of segments of sessions based on core parenting components and evaluate five theoretically relevant categories (i.e., Knowledge, Structure, Teaching, Process Skills, and Overall Development). Procedures, definitions of components to be rated, and the rating scale are described in the FIMP manual, which is available upon request. Please contact the program representative for more information.

There are implementation guides or manuals for Parenting Through Change (PTC; GenerationPMTO Group) as listed below:

Manuals are required for implementation and are provided at workshops to those who receive training in PTC. Additionally, manuals are provided to clinicians who go through training to become PTC Trainers.

Research has not been conducted on how to implement Parenting Through Change (PTC; GenerationPMTO Group).