[The Network] Fwd: FLTI Family Leadershisp Training Institute. electronically

Hi SOS Supporters,

Angela Engel has asked me to pass this information along. Here is a wonderful opportunity for Coloradans to strengthen their civic and leadership skills. Please feel free to pass this information along to parents, teachers, other community members who may want to continue to develop their effectiveness in social justice to benefit children.

 

"This is a free leadership development program that provides child care and dinners. It's very family friendly and incredible in terms of developing parents to engage in civics and lead social change.

Attached is the brochure and more details are below. Space is limited."

 

Angela Engel

 

 

FAMILY LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE (FLTI)
Taking applications now at www.ColoradoFamilyLeadership.com and click on 'Now Accepting Applications!'
Applications due December 31, 2012
Interviews scheduled in December 2012

Classes start in January 2013 in the following counties:
Adams (monolingual Spanish only)
Arapahoe/Douglas
Eagle
Larimer
Mesa
Montezuma/Dolores
Denver/Aurora (near Children's hospital) 

The Colorado Family Leadership Training Institute began in Colorado in 2009.  Sometime over the course of the past three to four years you have been connected with this initiative and your support continues to be appreciated.  Applications for the Class of 2013 are now being accepted. It is time to spread the news and encourage others to apply for this excellent training opportunity for parents, family members, and other community members interested in making a difference for children, youth, and families.

Who should apply? Parents, teen parents, grandparents, other family members, young adults, foster parents, community members and others who wish to improve the lives of children and families in communities.

The FLTI curriculum is a proven curriculum that inspires trains and empowers individuals to become effective leaders and change agents on behalf of children, youth, and families. This opportunity is only offered to 25 participants who are screened and selected based on their availability and readiness. Consideration is also given to how their participation will enhance diversity, strength, and learning for the group as a whole. FLTI course is offered free of charge! In return, you commit your time and a written community project that reflects your passion.

The 20 week FLTI curriculum is based on the premise that the family is a child’s first and most important teacher. Family members are also the best advocates for children and communities. Community leaders including parents, youth, and family members, can be effective when they speak out on issues and inform policymakers, the media, and the community, about the needs of their members. FLTI offers stimulating educational sessions to boost leadership skills of participants in addressing areas of concern such as accessible child healthcare, the education achievement gap, neighborhood safety, and the significance of parental involvement. Together, class participants will emerge as strong leaders and advocates for all children and their families.
 

Ashleigh Kirk

Community Wellness Coordinator

6436 S. Racine Circle

Centennial, CO   80111

Direct: 720-974-9634

ashleigh@acecc.org

 

Supporting a Safe, Smart, Healthy Start for Young Children & their Families

 

 

 

 

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Melody

Colorado Information Coordinator

Save Our Schools

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