When parents are engaged in participatory democracy, child outcomes improve.
Vision
Parents are an included, respected, and active part of the civic fabric of Kansas City.
Mission
The Parent Leadership Training Institute KC trains and mobilizes parents to be leading advocates for children.
PARENTS ARE CHANGE AGENTS
We believe parents, who are most proximate to issues affecting children, should have a seat at decision-making tables.
What We Do
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Training
Parent Leaders engage in a 21-week leadership and civics course (childcare & meals provided) with nationally certified facilitators.
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Community Projects
Parent Leaders identify and develop community projects related to their passions.
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Coaching
Parent Leaders receive individualized coaching to advance their advocacy goals.
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Events
Parent Leaders participate in events such as Civic Networking Nights and Child Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.
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Collective Action
Parent Leaders lead collective-action initiatives on topics of concern to many PLTI parent leaders.
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Civic Leadership
Parent Leaders take civic actions and leadership positions, such as testifying to their state and local elected officials, joining boards, commissions, or advisory boards, or lending their voices to news articles, community panels, and policy proposals. In addition, some parent leaders start new initiatives and organizations.
