E8 Parent Partner Advisory Committee: A Mutual Commitment to Supporting Families

Ebony Chambers; Jane Tabor-Bane; Rosalio (Leo) Chavoya; Roger De Leon; Dawne Shaw; Gwen Stewart; Judy Weidner; Yolanda Jammer

Parent partners; also known as peer and family partners; are lauded by families across the state as being the key people able to engage and support parents as they navigate systems; personal emotions and prejudice. Parent partners are not new to California; but their growing role calls for more collaboration and support than ever before. The Parent Partner Advisory Committee is a unique group of Parent partners; from a variety of disciplines and practices; who are meeting this need. The committee provides feedback on state initiatives; suggests parent involvement strategies and reviews curricula to ensure parents’ voices are included. We are honored to be called upon at policy-level decision points to provide feedback. The committee is also a place to share ideas and receive support from peers. Come join us and hear how you can be involved!