“Family School” is a public initiative developed by the Ministry of Education of the City of Buenos Aires that aims to strengthen the relationship between families and schools while providing practical tools to support parenting, socio-emotional wellbeing, and children’s educational trajectories. Through a combination of in-person workshops, live virtual sessions, and a free online platform with asynchronous resources, the program offers guidance on topics such as emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, responsible technology use, mental health, and learning support.
Family School
Official Name of Signatory
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires
Delegation
Other
Website of the Signatory
Name of the person presenting the Good Practice
Teresa Patronelli
Position/Job Title of person presenting the Good Practice
General Manager of Open School to the Community
Aim of the Good Practice
To provide families with tools to address parenting challenges and support the educational trajectories of children and adolescents. The initiative also seeks to strengthen the relationship between families and schools. The program is implemented through in-person workshops in schools, requested by school management teams and organized around the themes of Learning, School Coexistence, and Parenting Guidelines; synchronous virtual workshops with a monthly agenda focused on different topics related to parenting and family support; and a virtual platform with asynchronous content — such as courses, videos, guides, and downloadable resources — allowing each family to access practical tools according to their schedules and needs. In addition, the program organizes meetings and special events related to current and emerging issues within the educational and social agenda. All activities are developed by multidisciplinary teams composed of specialists in education, mental health, emotional education, and parenting, with a focus on supporting children and adolescents throughout the different stages of their development. The program also combines common guidelines with adaptation to different contexts, reinforcing its continuity and purpose and consolidating a sustained policy of shared responsibility between schools and families.
Target Group of the Good Practice
Family Unit, Parents, Women
Annual Monitoring Report
2026
Implementation period
May 2025 - May 2026
Consistency over time
1. Adapted to the needs, demands, and context of beneficiaries. The initiative was designed based on previous assessments and coordination with different areas. 2. The initiative was developed as part of a comprehensive approach within the Buenos Aires Aprende plan, seeking to strengthen shared responsibility between families and schools. 3. The initiative addresses multiple challenges throughout parenting, including proposals tailored to different developmental milestones. 4. Coordination with organizations specialized in each topic. 5. It sought to strengthen collaboration and networking among families.
Evaluation of the Good Practice
Continuous and expanding participation over time, providing practical tools that promote good parenting practices for children and adolescents
Key stakeholders and partnerships
Governments (national, regional, local), Business (employers), Service sector (Educational and childcare institutions), NGOs
Link for more information
Future Goal 1
Expand the program’s reach, engaging more families and consolidating it as a reference space for parenting support in the City of Buenos Aires.
Future Goal 2
Deepen the impact on family practices by strengthening communication skills, emotional support, and the development of healthy relationships. Strengthen the active role of families in parenting and in children’s learning processes.
Future Goal 3
Continue building partnerships to strengthen the initiative and foster greater innovation.