Download this reflective family planning tool to help turn your hopes and dreams for your children into meaningful action. Creating a Family Plan to Reach Our Dreams guides parents and caregivers through simple steps to name their dreams, set family goals, recognize support systems, and choose next steps. This printable is designed to honor the strengths you already bring as …
Family Connections Issue 14 is here! This month, we’re reflecting on the strength, resilience, and connection that define the AP-OD community as we close out the year together. Inside, we’re proud to spotlight inspiring Centro Hispano parents whose leadership and culture continue to uplift families and build stronger communities. You’ll also find our Winter Activity Guide, filled with simple, meaningful …
Cozy, simple, and meaningful activities to enjoy with your children all winter long. This free guide is designed for families with young children and offers easy ideas that support learning, connection, and joy—using materials you likely already have at home.Download the Free Winter Activities Guide! Download in EnglishDescargar en español
Family Connections – Issue 13 is here!This month, we’re focusing on care, connection, and the support families deserve. In this issue, you’ll find simple, family-friendly resources from Sesame Street in Communities to help navigate food and basic needs, tips for creating calm and comfort during stressful moments, and links to local services that can offer a helping hand. Together, we’re …
Providing for your family’s needs can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re facing food insecurity, financial stress, or unexpected hardships. At AP-OD, we believe every family deserves support that is easy to access, offered with care, and rooted in dignity. – That’s why we’ve created a comprehensive resource guide with trusted programs, community centers, and one-time events that provide food, fresh …
Family Connections – Issue 12 is here! In this issue, we share resources to help families facing challenges like food insecurity, highlight inspiring parent leaders from our National Parent & Caregiver Co-Creation Advisory Group, and offer tips to guide children toward purposeful technology use. You’ll also find upcoming Leading Change webinars featuring state-specific insights from the 2025 National Latino Family …
Family Connections – Issue 11 is here! This month, we’re helping families find balance in a digital world. In this issue, you’ll meet Angélica, a proud AP-OD graduate who shares how the program helped her family become more intentional with technology and with each other. You’ll also find tips and resources from our friends at Sesame Street in Communities to …
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response to the requests from thousands of parents who find themselves and their children in an environment that is increasingly uncertain for immigrants. The video demonstrates and provides insight for parents on how to communicate with their …
Family Connections – Issue 10 is here! This month, as we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the families who keep our culture alive every day through bedtime stories, shared meals, and songs sung together at home. In this issue, you’ll meet Darlyn, a proud Honduran mother of five whose AP-OD journey reminds us that learning and connection help …
Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate the vibrant traditions, languages, and creativity that make up the Hispanic and Latino communities. One of the best ways to support children to connect with their roots, or learn about others’, is through hands-on activities that spark imagination, pride, and conversation. Here are a few fun and meaningful crafts and activities …
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