Parents and caregivers know their children better than anyone else, and we deserve a seat at the table. Regarding services provided for our youngest people, there is often a missing critical piece: input from parents and caregivers. The Parent Leadership Collaborative, led by parents and caregivers, aims to change that dynamic by reviewing service providers offering early childhood care services, ensuring quality and accountability. By providing training and resources for providers and parents, we empower families to advocate effectively for their children. Together, we can foster a supportive community, drive impactful change, and create a brighter future for all children in Greater New Orleans.
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Participating in the Parent Leadership Collaborative helped us to better evaluate how we serve families across New Orleans. Based on this assessment, we accelerated the creation of additional multilingual resources, increased our sensory-friendly programming options, and diversified our community advisory committee to include parents, community partners, and other civic leaders.
Working with the Parent Leadership Cohort helped us to identify needs in our organization and the community we serve. Since completing the Parent Leadership Cohort, we are in the process of implementing an official parent/caregiver council.
Before participating in the Parent Leadership Collaborative, I felt we were a parent-centric program. However, the Collaborative offered fresh perspectives that helped us look at our processes in new ways, and set meaningful goals concerning family inclusiveness.
Through collaborative partnerships and innovative tools, we have seen a tangible improvement in our approach to supporting and empowering families with children under age five, resulting in a more impactful and inclusive organization.
Working with the PLC provided an in-depth look into our program's systems, overall environment and services. Having this lens, helped our program to refine and pivot as needed while also validating the best practices we employ. The established rubric used demonstrated that there’s always room for growth and improvement as well as opportunities to increase your program's worth and value to its participants, their respective families and the staff.
Nosotros queremos servir mejor a nuestra comunidad y poder ser parte de este programa nos ha ayudó a entender que todos necesitan una voz en la mesa de toma de decisiones. Por esto este año estamos invitando a un padre a nuestra directiva.
The pilot program enlightened me concerning ways to support one-parent families that are trying to finish school.
Click below to view the PLC's Resources page, a curated collection of trusted organizations dedicated to supporting parents and caregivers. Whether you're seeking guidance, services, or community connections, these resources are here to help you navigate and thrive.
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