Empowering Families, Strengthening Communities

This 6-session program helps parents navigate the education system, strengthen family collaboration, and advocate for their children’s success.

What is Las Familias?

Las Familias is a School-Based program, billingual(English & Spanish) designed to help parents understand their rights and obligations in their children’s academic journey. Through this program, families learn how to navigate the education system, advocate for their children’s success, and become active participants in their learning experience.

  • We partner with school districts to deliver this training.

What is Included?

Six interactive sessions (topics below)
Las Familias textbook & materials
Led by experienced community educators

What Parents Learn

Each session is designed to empower families through key educational topics:

1. Evolving Family Structures

Learn why all family stuctures are valuable for children’s well-being, regardless of their composition.

2. Parenting Styles

Explore the various approaches to raising children.

3. Family Communication

Learn the importance of healthy communication in the family nucleus.

4. How Children Learn

Discover how children learn and grow, multiple intelligences and learning styles.

5. Working Together

Strengthens collaboration between adults in the family for a better future for children.

6. Exploring the School System

Acquire the skills to successfully navigate the educational system to support children.

Want to learn more about Las Familias?

Hear from Our Participants

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Before Las Familias, I didn’t know how to communicate with my child’s teachers. Now I feel confident advocating for their success. I’m excited for what’s next!
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Rosa M.

Participant 2023

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I always felt lost when dealing with school forms and meetings. Thanks to Las Familias, I now know how to navigate the system and support my kids better.
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Jorge R.

Partcipant 2021

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Las Familias changed the way I see my role as a parent. I now help other families in my community learn about their rights and become advocates too.
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Patricia G,

Participant 2022

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Before Las Familias, I felt like I had no say in my child’s education. Now, I understand my rights and how to communicate with teachers and school staff.
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Verónica L.

Participant 2023

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For Schools

How to Partner with Us

Who Can Benefit?

Title I Schools looking to increase family engagement.

✔School districts that want to empower Latino families.

✔Parent liaisons & community outreach teams who need a structured program.

Las Familias is a bilingual (English & Spanish) family education program designed to help parents understand their rights and obligations in their children’s academic journey. Through this program, families learn how to navigate the education system, advocate for their children’s success, and become active participants in their learning experience.

  • We do this by partnering with school districts to deliver this training.

Cost & Logistics

✔$5,000 per course (for up to 25-30 families)
✔6 sessions, scheduled in collaboration with the district
✔Includes all materials & training guides

Benefits for Schools:

✔ Stronger parent engagement in the district.
✔ Parents become advocates for their children’s education.
✔ Increased trust between families & schools.