COFI Events

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October 2026
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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 […]
06 - 07 Oct
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 […]
06 - 09 Oct
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)
Chicago, IL, 60616
March 2027
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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 […]
30 Mar - 02 Apr
Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI)
Chicago, IL, 60616
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