Research-Backed Education
Evidence-Based Curriculum
All programs — open enrollment and BRIDGE — use the same research-grounded curricula. Practical, education-focused tools for the whole family.
SMART Steps
National Stepfamily Resource Center
Developed by Dr. Francesca Adler-Baeder
- Improved knowledge of successful stepparenting strategies
- Skills for negotiating shared meaning of expectations
- Understanding the roles biological parents play in healthy stepparent–stepchild relationships
Two Families Now
Funded by the National Institutes of Health
Developed by Dr. Lauren Backen Jones
- Navigating parenting transitions with confidence
- Stress reduction strategies for co-parenting households
- Strengthening communication across two households
- Building consistent family routines for children
Why We Use Both
Together, these two curricula create a whole-family experience — engaging biological parents, stepparents, and co-parents alike. Every family member has a meaningful role, a voice, and a path forward grounded in research.