Community Programs
Family Engagement
Stronger students. Stronger families. Stronger communities.
About the program
Family involvement is the foundation of student success.
At Building Young Leaders, we believe that lasting student growth happens when entire families grow together. Our Family Engagement program is built on the idea that parents, guardians, siblings, and caregivers are the most important partners in a child's education, and that schools and communities thrive when those relationships are nurtured.
Through hands-on workshops, community events, and practical resources, we create spaces where families can learn alongside their students. Topics range from parent-teacher communication and academic support strategies to bullying awareness, attendance, emotional intelligence, and navigating school systems and social services.
Sessions are offered virtually, hybrid, or in person and are designed in close partnership with school leaders and community-based organizations to meet the specific needs of every community we serve.
What we offer
Programming for the whole family.
Family Workshops
Interactive sessions on parent-teacher communication, academic support, bullying awareness, and emotional intelligence, designed for parents and students to learn side by side.
Parent Literacy Support
Tools, coaching, and bilingual resources that help parents build their own reading and communication skills so they can confidently support their children at home.
Community Gatherings
Neighborhood events, family nights, and meet-ups that connect parents with each other, with educators, and with the broader BYL community.
Resource Navigation
One-on-one and group guidance for navigating school systems, special education services, social services, and other resources families need but often struggle to access.
Cultural Celebrations
Events that honor the languages, traditions, and identities of the families we serve, building belonging and pride across generations.
Family Wellness
Conversations and resources around mental health, attendance, healthy routines, and the everyday challenges of caregiving in Title I communities.
In the community
Families in action.
Photos from recent Family Engagement workshops and community events.
By the numbers
Impact across families and schools.
Families Served
Parents, guardians, and caregivers reached through workshops and community events.
Workshops Held
Virtual, hybrid, and in-person sessions delivered with school and CBO partners.
Partner Schools
Title I schools and community-based organizations co-designing programming with BYL.
Attendance Rate
Average attendance across our most recent Family Engagement workshop series.
Bring it to your community
Bring Family Engagement to your community
Partner with BYL to design a Family Engagement series for your school or community-based organization. We tailor every program to the families you serve, virtually, hybrid, or in person.