Parental power

Parental Power – a project within Erikshjälpen Framtidsverkstad (Erikshjälpen Future Workshop)

Föräldrakraft is a new project within Erikshjälpen's Framtidsverkstad(Future Workshop), which currently operates in six locations in Sweden.

The aim is to empower parents to support their children in the challenges they face at school and in life. During parent meetings, participants exchange experiences, but also learn more about how society works and how they can support their children.

A dream project financed by the Postcode Lottery

In the fall of 2025, Erikshjälpen received 11.3 million Swedish kronor (SEK) the Postcode Lottery to start and run the dream project Föräldrakraft (Parental Power) for four years.

Future workshop for young people and their parents

Erikshjälpen Framtidsverkstad a meeting place where children and young people have the opportunity to create positive change for themselves and others based on their needs, interests, and dreams. With Föräldrakraft (Parental Power), the activities are also aimed at inspiring active parenting and strengthening family relationships.

Measurable goals with the dream project Parent Power

Parental power is expected to result in:

150 families per year participating in family activities.
300 parents are taking the Parent Focus training course.
500 parents take part in lectures and activities aimed at increasing knowledge about parenting in Swedish society and trust in existing support functions.
Erikshjälpen develops meeting places in each locality for inspiration, engagement, and exchange of experiences.