Parent Leadership Council
The Parent Leadership Council (PLC) serves as a vital bridge between families and Northwest Family Services, fostering collaboration, engagement and leadership. By working together, the Council helps families achieve goals that support a child's success beginning in the early childhood years. The PLC provides parents with a platform to share their perspective as they help one another to better support decisions affecting young children and families.
What PLC Members Do?
Members of the parent Leadership Council play an active role in shaping Northwest Family Services programs by working closely with staff to provide input that helps strengthen services and improve outcomes for families.
- Share ideas and lived experiences and recommendations.
- Advise on program improvements
- Participates in leadership training.
- Build Skills & Relationships
- The opportunity to connect with other parents, share hobbies and interests, and participate in workshops designed to support success at home and in the community.
- Find Connections
- Lead & Serve
- Parents grow as leaders by volunteering for at least one year, attending bi-monthly meetings and workshops, and having the opportunity to run for officer positions within the council.
Why Join the PLC?
You will have the opportunity to shape programs, share perspectives, and support one another in advocating for young children and families here at Northwest Family Services.
- Build leadership and communication skills
- Strengthen your influence in Northwest Family Services decisions
- Connect with other parent leaders
- Create positive change for current and future families.
- Ensure family voices help shape programs and supports