ICS-SP aims to improve family lives that have a significant impact on the well-being of children and women. They aim to achieve this goal by working with parents and caregivers, by strengthening families and communities, and by strengthening and influencing the government, civil society and private sector towards better policies and practice to fulfill the protection of children. At the core of ICS-SP's approach is the Skillful Parenting program to reduce and prevent violence against children and to promote age appropriate parenting.