Youth Workers: Help Parents Be Involved
In surveys, youth workers have told us that the lack of parent involvement
with their kids is one of their biggest challenges.
We have some tools that can help you get those parents engaged. 
Trainings on how to work with parents
Check out our calendar for trainings on how to motivate parents.
Our Kids Count in Indiana Annual Conference also offers parent involvement trainings.
Best practices
Learn how other schools and youth agencies are getting their parents involved.
Try these sites:
Three 4 Me - Find creative ways to connect families to their child’s school and education, ideas to strengthen home-school-community partnerships, and resources to motivate parent involvement.
National Fatherhood Initiative - Log on and browse some innovative fatherhood curricula to help connect fathers with kids.
National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
Obtain the tools necessary to build family and school partnerships that work and increase
the support of students, parents, teachers and the community.
National Parent Teacher Association
Bookmark this site for access to parent resources involving health, wellness, media and
technology, safety and student achievement.
Family Friendly Schools
Learn the steps necessary to increase student achievement
by developing relationships between leadership, staff, and families that cultivate high
performance among students.
Project Appleseed
Access the largest provider of information on parental involvement in America’s public schools.
Data and reports
Find the latest data and reports that will help you plan parental involvement programs
and apply for funding.
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Indiana Responsible Fatherhood Initiative