Over 50 years of family engagement research and implementation demonstrate the critical role of parents as partners and leaders in improving systems and outcomes for children.

The award-winning Ripple program offers an evidence-informed framework for organizations who have attempted to engage families but are not seeing compelling results.

Through this unique, proven, and innovative framework of trainings and collaborative projects, parents and organizations across the nation are seeing changes that reflect the real community needs.

From doubling parent attendance at events, to developing resources for families, and enhancing an advisory council, parent leaders are leading a movement of change. The ripple effect of parent leaders is undeniable.

A Parent's Voice

A Partner's Voice

Impact on Parent Leaders & Organizations

Parent Leader Outcome

Organization Outcomes

The Ripple Program is making changes

To create better outcomes for children, we need systems and policies that address the real needs of our families by involving parents’ perspectives and expertise.

Receiving an award from the Zaentz Innovation Challenge, awarded by the Saul Zaentz Early Education Initiative at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, is confirmation of the need to elevate and center the voices of parents in order to inform equitable and inclusive practices that benefit all children and families.
From 13 parent leaders in year one to nearly 400 parent leaders trained today, parents are leading a movement of change across the state – and agencies are welcoming them.
Our partnership with the NYU Metro Center’s Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation to conduct a research study on the impact of the Ripple Program validates the importance of family engagement and the impact of parent leaders on organizations and communities.

Research & Impact