When parents are engaged in participatory democracy, child outcomes improve.

Vision

Parents are a valued and included constituency, enhancing the civic fabric of Kansas City.

Mission

The Parent Leadership Training Institute KC trains and mobilizes parents to be leading advocates for children.

What We Do

  • Training

    Parent Leaders engage in a 21-week leadership and civics course (childcare & meals provided) with nationally certified facilitators.

  • Community Projects

    Parent Leaders identify and develop community projects related to their passions. 

  • Coaching

    Parent Leaders receive individualized coaching to advance their advocacy goals.

  • Events

    Parent Leaders participate in events such as Civic Networking Nights and Child Advocacy Day at the State Capitol.

  • Collective Action

    Parent Leaders lead collective-action initiatives on topics of concern to many PLTI parent leaders.

  • Civic Leadership

    Parent Leaders take civic actions and leadership positions, such as testifying to their state and local elected officials, joining boards, commissions, or advisory boards, or lending their voices to news articles, community panels, and policy proposals. In addition, some parent leaders start new initiatives and organizations.