Parent Engagement

Para KIDS! equips parents with effective, hands-on skills through our engaging workshops.

Bilingual Parenting Workshops

Our goal is to make language learning and leadership development feel less intimidating and more empowering, so families can build confidence and better support their children in today’s global world.

Program Types: One-Time Workshops or Ongoing Series

Available in: English & Spanish Facilitation

 
 

Track 1: Raising Bilingual Kids

For parents & caregivers: building bilingual language and literacy at home.

Session 1 — Bilingual Parenting 101

Session 2 — Bilingual Literacy for Families

Session 3 — Language Development Through Play

Session 4 — Bilingual Summer Slide

Daniel Palacios and a group of adults smiling and posing together while holding copies of her children's book inside a classroom or library.

Track 2: Raising Leaders

For parents & caregivers: building confidence, voice, and leadership skills in their kids.

Session 1 — Raising a Confident Communicator

Session 2 — Leadership Rooted in Culture & Identity

Session 3 — Teaching Collaboration & Community at Home

Session 4 — Supporting Your Child’s First Leadership Steps

Our Impact

💛 1,000+ parents reached through our hands-on programs

💛 Partnering with 8+ schools across NJ & NY

💛 Proudly supporting Spanish-speaking families

💛 100% parent satisfaction rate

Wall of Love

“Our attending parents were very engaged and able to relate with the different scenarios that were presented!”

Shirley Staciuk
Student Success Advisor and Parent Coordinator

“We are proud to partner with Para KIDS! because their mission reflects our own: empowering Latino students and families to see possibility in themselves and equipping them with the tools to succeed.”

Marco Cordova
Coordinator for Hispanic Serving Initiatives at Montclair State