ScoutParents is a new program from BSA National for Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops with the goal of increasing the number of parent volunteers and developing more parental enthusiasm and support for Scouting. “Scouting makes great parents, too!” is the ScoutParents slogan.
Greater parental participation in and support of Scouting tends to result in better scout retention and more successful scout recruiting.
The ScoutParents website has a helpful introduction for parents about Scouting and its benefits. For volunteers and professionals, the site also has information about the ScoutParents program. Link
The new BSA applications now incorporate the ScoutParents program as well. The new BSA youth application (28-406C) permits parents to indicate “I commit to be an active ScoutParent.” The new BSA adult leader application (28-501F) includes “ScoutParent unit coordinator” as one of the listed unit positions.
I think providing helpful information for parents about Scouting and its benefits is a great idea, as is the goal of encouraging more parental involvement in Scouting.
