Setting up a Can We Talk? program takes organization and planning. Building community partnerships, finding sponsors, establishing funding and marketing the Training of Trainers Institutes and Parent Workshops are critical elements of the program's success.

People approach the Can We Talk? program in a wide variety of ways. Some groups add Can We Talk? to their existing parent programs. Others run youth groups and want to start their first parent program. Some school districts have even made Can We Talk? their official parent program, and workplaces are using Can We Talk? as a lunchtime program for employees.

Everyone seems to start from a different place. We have provided 6 steps to help you get a better understanding of what's needed to set up a successful Can We Talk? program in your community.

Step 1: Understand the "Big Picture"

Step 2: Think About Coordination

Step 3: Identify Potential Partners and Sponsors

Step 4: Make a Budget & Get Funding

Step 5: Implement the Training of Trainers Institute

Step 6: Help Can We Talk? Grow

Begin your tour of the 6 steps with Step 1.