Most parents are deeply concerned about the impact of schools, community and the environment on their children, but don't know how systems function or how decisions are made within the public policy and budget domains. A democracy toolkit is needed to develop the skills of civic leadership. Parents receive diplomas from the Secretary of State. Adults raising children including mothers, fathers, grandparents, stepparents and adoptive parents. Parents, children and communities benefit.
Children benefit when parents participate more in their lives as advocates and decision-makers.
Communities benefit as parents use their tools of democracy in civic initiatives. Some values in the structure of the PLTI include parent leadership developed through trust, participation, skills building, hope and expectation. The PLTI recognizes that multiple generations raise children. The program offers leadership training to parents and grandparents. The children attend dinner and participate in child care while their guardians are in class.