Parents are assets and the backbone of our organization. They are experts on issues affecting children, and their voices and experiences drive our work at PLTI-KC.

The unique experiences of individuals in our community help build mutual understanding, shared responsibility, and a sense of belonging. Our program brings parents together from a variety of life paths to foster stronger collaboration. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected and supported.

Advocacy is a collective effort. PLTI-KC is a community that intentionally nurtures meaningful relationships, builds trust, and fosters connections to support parents and their advocacy efforts. We prioritize self-care and establish boundaries to ensure longevity in our efforts.

To be influential parent leaders, we must know our biases, strengths, and weaknesses. We embrace a growth mindset, practice Intellect over Emotion, and seek out community members who complement our skills and hold us accountable to ethical advocacy practices. We also accept new perspectives with deep listening, curiosity, and openness.

PLTI-KC is a nonpartisan organization that prioritizes parents' concerns for children. We assist parent leaders in community projects and collective actions on issues that matter to them.

The civic activism of PLTI parent leaders influences their children & grandchildren, who become leaders and advocates in their own right.