The mission of Family Voices Building Stronger Communities is to develop active parent community groups through free parent leadership training.
Our Services
Parent Leadership Training: Assists parents in strengthening their leadership skills and their involvement in their school and community. These trainings are individualized and are applicable to parents of children of all ages. The trainings include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Set and carryout goals for self and family
- Build a personal support network
- Learn methods to stay involved in your child’s education
- Work in partnership with other parents
- Become an effective advocate
*Training is based on the Community Organizing & Family Issues Model.
Portfolio Trainings: Parents learn how to create their own Portfolio and be ready to take advantage of any opportunity they wish to pursue. This is a great way to learn record keeping, for important data.
The Right Question: This workshop helps parents to learn skills to prioritize the kind of information they need and develop specific questions that will help them obtain the answers, so that they can make the best decision possible.
Transitioning Your Skills to School: This training will help parents develop their own "Transition Plan" for staying involved in their children’s education.
Trainings such as, protective factors, child safety, and other various topics can be given in an interactive café-style format.
What We Provide
- Experienced Trainers
- Parent Stipends
- Lunch Reimbursement to Agency
- Shared Marketing
- Monthly Support
- Trainings for FVBSC parent groups
- Flyers describing training
- Handouts
- Supplies for training
Who We Serve
Trainings are voluntary and free of charge. Trainings are open to parents, service providers, and community members. We serve 34 counties.
For further information contact
Mandy Bernard at 618-242-1070 ext. 259 or email