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Supporting Students in Times of Uncertainty

This program was created to celebrate all DPS parent/caregivers who actively support their students’ learning and takes part in school leadership opportunities.

Families earn badges based on the hours they commit, starting at one hour, a Parent Power badge at 5 hours, and advancing to a “Champion of Change" badge at 10 hours. Higher levels include features in newsletters, special certificates, and recognition on the FACE U “Wall of Fame.”

Activities that count toward badges include attending virtual or in-person events, sharing learning experiences on social media, providing testimonials, helping recruit families, and facilitating leadership programs in schools or the community.

Increase Advocacy and Engagement in Your Community

We all have the power to build a better future for our children, and society has a responsibility to create systems that support parents. This program brings school staff and families together in the ‘Parent Village’ to explore strengths, share a vision, and collaborate on sustaining meaningful family engagement.

• Offered in English and Spanish

• 4 two-hour sessions for families

• Offered In-Person and Online

A proven program that helps parents raise healthy, kind, and responsible kids.

This program is an interactive, and practical experience that helps parents build community while learning about Search Institute’s 40 Developmental Assets—key building blocks that can maximize a child’s potential and empower the whole family. Based on decades of research, these assets help parents raise healthy, responsible children and equip kids to make positive life choices, including boosting their GPA

• Offered in English, Spanish, and Arabic

• 6 2-hour sessions for families

• Offered In-Person and Online

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Enhance your Family’s Mental and Emotional Well-Being

This program equips parents with practical tools to support their children emotionally in three key areas: mental health, self-regulation, and managing their own emotions.

• Offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese

• 4 one-hour sessions

• Offered In-Person and Online

Enhance your Family’s Wellness and Connection

This program boosts family wellness and student success by encouraging more frequent and meaningful shared meals. Surveys show that during the challenge, the number of families sharing five or more meals a week more than doubles, with the average family adding over 100 shared meals per year.

• Offered in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese 

• 3 one-hour sessions 

• Offered In-Person and Online