The relaunched ScoutParents website has some helpful summaries of the ScoutParents program effective September 1, 2008.
Here is some information about ScoutParents from the National ScoutParents Initiative Launch Plan and the National Parent Initiative Launch Plan PowerPoint which can be downloaded via the links below.
The goal of ScoutParents is to improve scout recruitment and retention by getting more parents involved and committed to the success of their son’s scouting journey.
- All units (including packs) are encouraged to appoint at least one ScoutParents unit coordinator. (See patch above.)
- The ScoutParents unit coordinator is a registered adult leader and a member of the unit committee.
- The ScoutParents unit coordinator recruits parents to do at least one task annually to help the unit, conducts scouting orientations for new scout families, and keeps parents informed about the activities of the unit.
- A parent who is at least 21 and is willing to commit to help the success of their son’s unit can register as an official ScoutParent.
- To become an official ScoutParent, the adult may check the “I commit to be an active ScoutParent” box on the youth application.
- Current parents may become ScoutParents by filling out an adult leader application. No registration fee is required to be a ScoutParent.
National ScoutParents Initiative Launch Plan [Word]
National Parent Initiative Launch Plan PowerPoint
