Parent Leadership and Shared Leadership in Action
Family Directions of Iowa programs are based on the principles of parent leadership and shared leadership. Programs utilize strengths, insight and direction from parents in the areas of program development and content, assessment and outcomes, advocacy, and training.Parent Leaders are parents who have addressed the challenges of parenting, gained the knowledge and skills to work in meaningful leadership roles and represent a “parent voice” to help shape the direction of their families, programs and communities.
Read a Parent Leader's story here.
Family Directions of Iowa offers training to other agencies who want to increase parent involvement in their programs.
Click here for Online Parent Leadership Resources
Parent Leadership Month
Governor Chet Culver proclaimed February 2008 National Parent Leadership month in Iowa!
Winners this year:
Kristy Terry Jolly K Award 2008 National and State
Parent Leader for Parents Anonymous Southside Program
Tracy Gilge Juanita Chavez Award 2008 National and State
Parent Support Facilitator for Parents Anonymous Eastside Program
Parent Leaders will be recognized at dinner at Bordo's Restaurant on February 24th, 2008!
