Questions? Want to learn more?
Contact Carla Lopez-Valdes Associate Director, Government and Community Relations clopez-valdes@paralosninos.org for more information.
Our mission is clear: empower youth with knowledge, leadership skills, and ensure their voices drive policy changes for student success, including bridging the digital divide.
Objectives:
- Knowledge and Confidence Building: Equip youth to confidently navigate the educational landscape.
- Policy Engagement and Advocacy: Actively involve youth in shaping policies addressing educational and workforce challenges.
- Continuous Youth Inclusion in Policymaking: Establish a lasting framework for youth voices in decision-making, ensuring policies are responsive and inclusive.
Initiatives:
- Listening Sessions: Create a safe space for impactful dialogues, amplifying youth perspectives on lived challenges.
- Workshops: Dive into targeted workshops, enhancing skills from effective communication to understanding policy intricacies.
- Action Plans: Develop concrete steps identified from discussions, empowering students to drive meaningful change in local and state politics.
- Community Building: Create long– lasting relationships with other community members and work alongside them on different campaigns.
