Who is Triple P?
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) is an evidence-based, multi-level system of parenting and family support interventions that delivers graduated strategies to parents and caregivers through practitioner-delivered and self-directed formats.
- Multi-level parenting intervention system spanning universal to intensive support
- Practitioner training and accreditation for clinicians, educators, and service providers
- Group, individual, and self-directed delivery formats, including online programs
- Evidence base drawn from randomized controlled trials and population-level studies
- Developed at the University of Queensland and implemented across multiple countries
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More About Triple P
Triple P is positioned within public health, child welfare, and education systems as a structured framework for strengthening parenting capacity and reducing child behavioral and emotional problems. Its design follows a tiered model, in which the level of support increases with the needs of the family. Lower levels provide universal information and brief advice, while higher levels offer intensive, individualized intervention for families with complex or multiple risk factors. This structure allows agencies to match resources to population need and to deliver consistent content across service settings.
The program draws on social learning theory and developmental research, and it emphasizes positive parenting strategies, skills training, and self-regulation support for parents. Delivery methods include group sessions, individual consultations, telephone and online formats, and self-directed materials. Practitioners complete accredited training to deliver the program with fidelity, and implementation support helps organizations maintain quality across sites. Outcome measurement, including standardized parent and child assessments, is a core part of the model.
In enterprise and government environments, Triple P is typically evaluated in terms of program reach, cost effectiveness, and measurable outcomes. Its significance lies in its use of a population-level approach, which seeks to improve outcomes across entire communities rather than only among families referred for clinical care. The program has been the subject of multiple independent evaluations and systematic reviews, and it is used in a range of countries and languages. Organizations considering adoption generally assess training requirements, workforce capacity, and alignment with existing child and family service frameworks.
Within the broader category of evidence-based parenting interventions, Triple P is often compared with other structured programs that teach behavior management and parent-child interaction skills. Its distinguishing features are the tiered delivery architecture and the scope of its implementation infrastructure. The directory positioning of Triple P reflects its current active solution areas, which center on parenting support, family health, and the training and accreditation of practitioners who deliver these services.
Our description of Triple P. Updated November 2026.
