At Partners For Change, we partner with school districts to create meaningful, culturally responsive opportunities for families to connect, learn, and lead within their school communities.

At the heart of our Family Engagement Program is a simple but powerful belief: family engagement is more than just showing up—it's about making sure every family can show up.

We know that many families face real barriers to participating in school events—whether it’s language, transportation, work schedules, or feeling disconnected from the school environment. That’s why we work with schools to help reduce those obstacles and create meaningful, accessible opportunities for all families to be involved.

We also recognize that every family brings unique strengths, needs, and perspectives. That’s why we start by listening. Through surveys and open dialogue, families help shape the design of our workshops and events, ensuring they are relevant, respectful, and rooted in real-life needs.

Research shows that when families are engaged, students do better—academically, socially, and emotionally.