COFI Events

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October 2024
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Orientation to The COFI Way

Register here or scroll down! This two-day hands-on and participatory session introduces The COFI Way of Family-Focused Organizing model to staff and/or parent leaders from a range of organizations, including community organizing groups, advocacy organizations, schools, and government and social service agencies. Participants will meet COFI parent leaders and gain firsthand experience with the model. The […]
15 - 16 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)
Chicago, IL, 60616
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Phase 1: Self, Family & Team + Team Building

Register here or scroll down! Phase 1: Self, Family & Team + Team Building is for people who plan to incorporate The COFI Way, a family-focused parent leadership and organizing model, in their own community groups, schools, and agencies. This training teaches how to recruit parents, use COFI’s training curriculum for leadership development, and in-depth […]
15 - 18 Oct
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)
Chicago, IL, 60616
February 2025
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Introduction to The COFI Way (Virtual)

Register here or scroll down! This virtual two-hour session will be an introduction to The COFI Way, a family-focused parent leadership and organizing model. Participants will meet COFI trainers, organizers, and parent leaders and will gain firsthand experience with the model. This participatory session is best for anyone interested in learning more about The COFI Way. The training […]
25 Feb
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Online Event
Online Event
March 2025

Phase 2: Community Outreach & Action

Register here or scroll down! At the 3.5 day Phase 2 training, you will learn how to build a parent team and work with them to do one-on-one relationship building interviews, map a community, choose an issue campaign and win tangible victories in their schools and communities. It includes in-depth exploration of the second year […]
11 - 14 Mar
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)
Chicago, IL, 60616
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