United Parent Leaders Action Network (UPLAN)

UPLAN was excited to participate in the Power Equity Council retreat in Chicago! We are honored to be a member of the Power Equity Council, which aims to make shared funding decisions to help transform the early childhood ecosystem. Exciting times ahead! Alliance for Early Success

Experience our largest gathering with around 200 members in Washington D.C. Watch the impactful video now! 🎥: https://bit.ly/4crWbw4 Check out the newsletter for event highlights and take action on important family policies! #UPLAN2024 #UPLANAction 🔖: https://conta.cc/3xujM0f

We are growing and looking for experienced organizers to engage parent leaders in our campaigns and advance our policy agenda. These full-time positions can be based remotely or at the Chicago office of our fiscal sponsor and lead partner, Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI). For more information, please visit the job posting here: https://bit.ly/4euW9pe

We're Hiring! We are looking for a dynamic and organized individual to join UPLAN as an Administrative and Program Coordinator! If you are detail-oriented and passionate about making a national impact, check out the job description and submit your application today! Apply Now: https://bit.ly/4c8kHCf

Join us in congratulating our parent leader, DéJon Banks, for his outstanding work in elevating parent and family voice. Recently, he participated in a panel discussion alongside other parent leaders and advocates, where he shared valuable insights on successful parent organizing. We'd like to thank the Foundation for Child Development (FCD) and the Care for All with Respect and Equity (CARE) Fund for inviting us to participate in the "Connecting Organizing, Social Justice, and Advocacy for Young Children and Their Families: What Will It Take to Achieve National Policy Transformation?" convening. #ParentLeaders #UPLAN

✨Check out our latest bilingual (English and Spanish) blog about our recent virtual event highlighting the struggles of immigrants and calling for change. 🔗: https://bit.ly/40NESB4 Contributors & Partners: Parent Voices CA, National Immigration Law Center, & Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative

We would like to express our gratitude to the Center for Law and Social Policy for inviting us to talk about how to build power in policy advocacy by giving priority to lived experiences. We believe those who are directly affected by the issues must be at the decision-making table. As Ms. Rose eloquently stated, "No decision made about us, without us." #ParentLeaders

Our members had a great experience participating in NAFSCE - National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement's #nfesummit in Kansas City! There was lots of learning and idea-sharing focused on transforming schools and promoting student success. Family engagement matters! #familyengagement #nfe2023 #ParentLeaders

Join us in welcoming Parents for Public Schools, Inc. to our network! #ParentLeaders #UPLAN #StrongerTogether #ParentLed

National Organizer Position - Join Our Team! We're looking for a National Organizer to help us engage parent leaders in our campaigns and advance our policy agenda. This is a full-time role that can be performed either remotely or in the Chicago office of our fiscal sponsor and lead partner, Community Organizing and Family Issues (COFI). Click the link for more information: https://bit.ly/3rRo26V Please share with anyone interested in joining our dynamic team dedicated to elevating the voices of families in policy making! #JoinOurTeam #Hiring #ParentLed #UPLAN