A coalition is a formal alliance of organizations, groups, and agencies coming together to work for a common goal. There are about as many kinds of coalitions as there are kinds of organizations. There are parent coalitions, business coalitions, and community coalitions which include representation from a wide range of community members.
Most coalitions are long-term alliances which undertake numerous projects.
There are some characteristics common to the members of the most effective coalitions. Parent Coalitions are parent groups which are also coalitions, or groups of groups. They may be found at the community, State and national levels. Community Parent Coalitions may be made up of representatives from parent neighborhood groups, parent peer groups, grandparent groups, fathering groups and other interested groups. Coalitions are found at the community, State and national levels.