Deadline: 13-Apr-2026
UNICEF invites organizations to implement the Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) for Teens programme in Montenegro, focusing on adolescent wellbeing, positive parenting, and violence prevention. The initiative supports skills development for adolescents and caregivers, trains facilitators, and promotes evidence-based parenting strategies to strengthen family dynamics.
Programme Overview
The PLH for Teens programme is designed to improve adolescent health, strengthen parenting practices, and prevent violence against children and teens in Montenegro. Building on the success of the PLH for Young Children programme, the initiative equips caregivers with practical strategies to foster positive relationships and manage adolescent behavior without harsh discipline.
Key Focus Areas
- Adolescent skills development and health, including sexual and reproductive health
- Strengthening parenting and caregiving practices
- Prevention of violence against children and adolescents
- Caregiver support and promotion of nurturing family relationships
Objectives
- Reduce harsh parenting practices and family-based risk factors
- Promote healthier environments for adolescent development
- Build capacity of facilitators across government and non-government sectors
- Ensure programme materials are contextually adapted and evidence-based
Who is Eligible?
UNICEF seeks partner organizations capable of:
- Redesigning and implementing the PLH for Teens training package
- Translating and adapting programme materials for the local context
- Training a new cohort of facilitators (at least 20) to deliver the programme
- Managing participant and evaluation data, and analyzing programme outcomes
How the Programme Works
1. Programme Redesign and Adaptation
- Incorporate lessons from prior implementation in Montenegro and other countries
- Adapt facilitator guides, parent handbooks, and supporting materials for local relevance
- Ensure alignment with national child protection frameworks
2. Facilitator Training
- Train at least 20 facilitators from government and non-government sectors
- Provide guidance on evidence-based parenting strategies for adolescents
- Ensure facilitators can reach a broad audience of parents and caregivers
3. Programme Delivery
- Deliver sessions to parents and adolescents, targeting at least 400 beneficiaries
- Monitor participation and engagement through structured data collection
4. Monitoring and Evaluation
- Maintain participant databases and programme evaluation records
- Analyze outcomes to inform programme improvements
- Provide recommendations for long-term sustainability and scaling
Expected Outcomes
- Strengthened family dynamics and caregiver-adolescent relationships
- Increased adolescent wellbeing and life skills
- Reduced incidence of violence and harsh discipline in families
- Enhanced capacity of facilitators to deliver evidence-based parenting interventions
Indicative Budget
- Total: USD 75,000
- Includes redesign, adaptation, facilitator training, programme delivery, and monitoring activities
Tips for Implementing Partners
- Ensure programme materials are culturally and contextually relevant
- Focus on practical parenting strategies applicable to adolescent behavior
- Collect high-quality data to support evidence-based recommendations
- Engage both government and non-government facilitators for broad outreach
FAQ
Q1: Who can implement the PLH for Teens programme?
A1: Organizations with capacity to redesign, adapt, and implement evidence-based parenting programmes in Montenegro.
Q2: How many facilitators will be trained?
A2: At least 20 facilitators from government and non-government sectors.
Q3: How many beneficiaries will the programme reach?
A3: The target is at least 400 parents and adolescents.
Q4: What is included in the redesign of the programme?
A4: Adaptation and translation of facilitator guides, parent handbooks, and training materials for local relevance.
Q5: What are the main objectives of the programme?
A5: Strengthen family relationships, improve adolescent wellbeing, prevent violence, and promote positive parenting practices.
Q6: What budget is allocated for this initiative?
A6: USD 75,000 for programme redesign, training, delivery, and monitoring.
Q7: How is programme success measured?
A7: Through participant databases, evaluation of outcomes, and analysis to support sustainability and scale-up.
Conclusion
The PLH for Teens programme in Montenegro offers a structured, evidence-based approach to strengthen family dynamics, improve adolescent wellbeing, and prevent violence. By training facilitators, delivering practical parenting strategies, and monitoring outcomes, UNICEF and implementing partners can achieve meaningful impact for adolescents and their families.
For more information, visit the UN Partner Portal.