REACHABLES On-Demand Training

From Overwhelmed
to Empowered

Easy Family Goal Setting Using Reachables®
A self-paced course for home visitors, parenting educators, and family advocates.

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One-time payment · Instant access
 
ENROLL NOW - $69

Sound Familiar?

Goal setting shouldn't feel like
pulling teeth.

You're sitting with a family, trying to help them think about their future — and instead of excitement, you get silence, deflection, or a flat "I don't know." You're not doing anything wrong. Goal setting is hard when families are in survival mode, and most training doesn't give you the tools to change that.

Families resist setting goals — they can barely see past today, let alone dream about the future.

 

You sense embarrassment or shame when goals come up, and the conversation shuts down fast.

 

Parents feel lectured or controlled, and you end up feeling like the bad guy just for trying to help.

You don't know how to break goals down in a way that feels doable — not overwhelming — for the families you serve.

What You'll Learn

Leave with a process that actually works

This training gives you a concrete, family-centered approach to goal setting — one that's warm, strengths-based, and meets families exactly where they are.

A clear, manageable process for goal-setting sessions

Make goal setting feel approachable and even rewarding for the families you serve — not another box to check.

Language that takes the pressure off parents

Learn how to talk about goals in a way that feels collaborative and safe, not evaluative or judgmental.

 

Strategies for families who shut down or push back

Learn how to turn barriers into mini-goals, helping families regain confidence and build momentum even when big goals feel out of reach.

 

How to connect families to their own values and dreams

Explore motivations for change so families choose goals that are meaningful to them — not just meaningful to the program.

 

Tools for celebrating milestones and sustaining momentum

Help families recognize and celebrate small wins — a key ingredient for long-term change and continued engagement.

The Tool Behind the Training

Meet Reachables®
Family Goal-Setting Cards

Reachables® aren't just a conversation starter — they're a professionally developed tool created by Healthy Families staff at Parenting Now based on years of real-world home visiting practice. The cards give families a visual, engaging, low-pressure way to explore what they value and what they want for their lives. And they give you a natural, strengths-based entry point into goal-setting conversations that would otherwise feel awkward or forced.

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What makes them different? Most goal-setting tools are forms — checkboxes, scales, columns of text. Reachables® are cards. Families pick them up, sort them, discuss them. The tool does the heavy lifting of opening the conversation so you can focus on listening and guiding.

They're visually pleasing and non-challenging by design — which means families who have shut down in the past with traditional goal-setting approaches often engage with Reachables® in a completely different way. Participants have described watching both parents spontaneously lean in, debate their choices, and leave with a shared sense of direction.

THREE DECKS OF CARDS
 
🌟 Values & Dreams

Helps families articulate what matters most to them and what they want for their future.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parenting

Focuses on how parents want to raise their children and the kind of parent they aspire to be.

🏡 Family Life

Explores what families want their everyday life to look and feel like together.

Available in English and Spanish. Aligns with Head Start Performance Standards (1302.35).

The training and the cards work together — but are sold separately.

This on-demand training teaches you exactly how to use Reachables® with confidence and intention. The physical cards are available for purchase at parentingnow.org. We recommend having your cards in hand before — or right as — you complete the training so you can start applying what you learn right away.

Course Curriculum

Five focused modules.
One powerful framework.

Each module builds on the last, moving from understanding the Reachables® tool all the way through to supporting families long after the first goal-setting conversation.

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Module 1 

A clear, manageable process for goal-setting sessions

  • Introduction to the Reachables® cards and what makes them different
  • Overview of the three card decks and how they work together
  • The benefits of using Reachables® with families
  • Reflection & application activity
2
Module 2

Creating a Supportive Environment for Goal Setting

  • Building rapport and trust with families before goals ever come up
  • How to create the conditions where families feel safe to dream
  • Understanding family dynamics and what shapes a family's relationship to goals
4
Module 3

Conducting Goal-Setting Sessions

  • Key components of an effective goal-setting session (preparation, rapport-building, active listening, collaborative planning)
  • Facilitating a strengths-based, family-led conversation using Reachables®
  • Creating a customized, trauma-informed and culturally responsive goal plan with the family
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Module 4

Overcoming Challenges and Barriers

  • Recognizing external and internal barriers families face
  • Identifying common challenges in goal-setting sessions (and why they happen)
  • Effective strategies to keep conversations moving forward with care
5
Module 5

Supporting Families in Achieving Their Goals

  • Simple, family-friendly tools and methods for monitoring goals (visual trackers, checklists, apps)
  • How to celebrate milestones and small successes to build motivation and family connection
  • Connecting families to community resources that can remove barriers and provide support
  • Self-care for parenting educators — sustaining your compassion, energy, and clarity so you can keep showing up

How It Works

Learn your way,
on your schedule

This training is built to fit into a busy professional's life. Work through it in a few sittings or a full afternoon — whatever works best for you.

Read or Listen

All content is available in both written and audio format — choose what works for you.

 
Video Lessons

Engaging video content throughout the course brings concepts to life and shows you real-world application.

Fully Self-Paced

No live sessions, no scheduling. Start when you're ready and move at your own pace.

30 Days of Access

Revisit any module, re-watch videos, and review materials for 30 days after enrollment.

 
Reflection Activities

Each module ends with a reflection and application activity to help you connect content to your work.

 
Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate of completion to recognize your professional development.

 

What Participants Are Saying

From practitioners
who've used it with real families

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"They — and I — loved using them. It definitely opens up conversations."

 

Home Visitor · 10+ Years Experience
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"Sometimes I had to step back and watch both parents engage in positive discussion with a great outcome."

 

Home Visitor · 1–3 Years Experience
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"I have a new family where the father is from New Zealand and the mom from Sweden — they both took their time studying the cards and discussing their picks."

Home Visitor · 1–3 Years Experience
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"I really like the focus and ideas for supporting obstacles and hesitancy as well as celebrating small victories."

Parenting Educator · 8–10 Years Experience
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"Great refresher as a seasoned staff member."

 

Home Visitor · 10+ Years Experience
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"I like the idea to use it with intentionality."

Home Visitor · 1–3 Years Experience
ABOUT THE CREATOR
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EUGENE, OREGON

 

Built by people who
work alongside families

Parenting Now is a nonprofit organization based in Eugene, Oregon, dedicated to supporting parents and strengthening families. Since 1978, we've been a leader in parenting education, offering evidence-based programs and resources to help caregivers raise happy, healthy children.

The Reachables® training was developed from our direct experience using the Reachables® Family Goal-Setting Cards with real families. Our vision is a world where all children are raised by nurturing, skilled parents — and this training is designed to equip you with the practical tools to make that happen, one conversation at a time.

ENROLLMENT

Ready to transform the way
you do goal setting?

$69

One-time payment · 30 days of access

  • ✓5 in-depth training modules
  • ✓Video lessons throughout
  • ✓Read or listen — your choice
  • ✓Reflection & application activities
  • ✓Certificate of completion
  • ✓Self-paced — start anytime
 
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Note: This training does not include Reachables® Family Goal-Setting Cards.
Cards are sold separately at parentingnow.org.

Questions

Frequently asked
questions

Do I need to already own Reachables® cards to take this training?

No — but you'll get the most out of the training if you have them. The cards are sold separately at parentingnow.org. Many participants purchase the cards at the same time they enroll in the training so they're ready to use them right away.

Who is this training designed for?

This training is designed for home visitors, parenting educators, and family advocates — anyone who works directly with families in a coaching or support role. It's valuable for both new practitioners and experienced staff looking for a fresh, structured approach.
 

How long will the course take to complete?

The original live workshop ran 2 hours. As a self-paced course with reflection activities included, most participants will complete it in 2–3 hours. You have 30 days of access, so you can take your time or revisit any section.

Can I access the course on my phone or tablet?

Yes! The course is fully accessible on any device — desktop, tablet, or smartphone. The audio option makes it especially easy to listen while on the go.
 

Is this training useful if I've already used Reachables® before?

Absolutely. Participants with years of experience have called it a "great refresher" that deepened their intentionality and gave them new language and strategies for challenging situations.
 
 

Do I receive a certificate of completion?

Yes! Upon completing all course modules you will receive a personalized certificate of completion from Parenting Now — issued in your name. This can be used to document your professional development hours and shared with your supervisor or program.
 
 

Can I share my login with a colleague?

No — each enrollment is for one individual only. Login credentials are not to be shared. Because the certificate of completion is issued in the name of the person enrolled, sharing access would mean your colleague cannot receive their own personalized certificate. If others at your organization want to take the training, they'll need to enroll individually.
 
 

Q: Can I pay by check instead of credit card?

A: Yes! If you'd prefer to pay by check, just contact us at pn@parentingnow.org and we'll create an invoice for you. Once we receive your payment, we'll send you enrollment details and access to the training.

 
 

Get Started Today

Your families deserve
a goal-setting experience that works.

And so do you. Join practitioners across the country who are using Reachables® to help families dream bigger — and actually get there.

 

Enroll Now - $69

One-time payment · 30 days access · Certificate included

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