Working with the children has also led us to work with their families since trooping the streets are often a result of deep rooted issues within the homes they live in which are oftentimes in the form of neglect, violence, and abuse perpetuated by family members. It is in this context that working with the children go hand in hand with working with their families as well. The families have also been victims of a system that promotes a culture of violence, poverty, and injustice to prevail. With this, working with the families entail to promote a healthy relationship with the child oftentimes with counselling, family mediation, case conferences, awareness raisings on child rights and issues, and capacity building especially on Positive Discipline. Tambayan has also provided livelihood assistance to some families.