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The Power of Engaging Parents as Leaders by New America Magazine

by | May 23, 2017 | Leadership Training

COFI’s Family Focused Organizing Model was recently featured in the New America magazine as a way of engaging parent leaders to create real change in communities.

“COFI shows parents that they too are leaders and can help change things in and around their schools and community. It shows how to reach out to others for help and for information. COFI gives you ideas and tools in order to assist those who wish to make a change in their communities.” – Fernanda, a parent leader

Read more about Fernanda’s story and COFI’s Family Focused Organizing Model in this article by New America.

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