The Parent Leadership Collaborative champions a set of standards for early childhood service providers that elevate parent engagement by positioning them as decision-making leaders. Our standards—Family-centered, Parents as Collaborators, Partnership Focused, and Equitable—stem from extensive meetings and deliberations with parents, caregivers, and experts. This approach not only strengthens partnerships but also instills equity and mutual respect into our initiatives, ensuring that families are integral, valued community members and critical partners in the care of our children.
View allA family-centered approach puts families at the heart of a child’s development and success. By involving families in decisions, we make sure our strategies truly support each child’s growth.
Our standards highlight parents as key partners in education and community efforts. This way, we gain from their diverse insights, making our strategies better and more inclusive for kids.
Being partnership-focused means working together closely with all involved. This helps parents, caretakers and service providers achieve goals together, making our efforts stronger and more lasting.
Our equitable standard provides fairness, giving every family the same opportunities to contribute and benefit. This helps us build a community where all voices are heard and valued.
