Family Engagement in Education Across California

The California Family Engagement Network (CA-FEN) is a statewide initiative dedicated to strengthening partnerships between families, educators, and communities to improve student outcomes.

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01 Our Mission

CA-FEN is dedicated to supporting and promoting equitable, culturally responsive, and transformative family engagement practices in TK-12 and early childhood education settings across California. CA-FEN shares best practices, influences state-level policy, and seeks to build consensus among students, families, practitioners, and advocates to promote family engagement as an essential pillar to improve student outcomes.

Programs & Initiatives

01 Open House Gatherings & Fundraisers

Bring your community together to explore the future of education.

CA-FEN open-house gatherings are designed to connect families, educators, and community leaders in meaningful conversations about education, family engagement, and student success.

02 High-Impact Family Engagement Practices & Teaching Standards

In 2024, the California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTPs) were updated to emphasize evidence-based family engagement practices.

03 Advocacy Campaign: Transparency in Student Learning

Advocate for policy reforms like AB 2555 EL Reclassification and family engagement.

04 Join CA-FEN and a Learning Network

CA-FEN facilitates networks that connect educators, leaders, and organizations working to advance family engagement.

Our Partners

01 Heising-Simons Foundation

A family foundation committed to supporting innovative solutions in education, climate, science, and human rights. Their investments help strengthen systems that create lasting, equitable change for future generations.

02 The Loken Foundation

The Loken Foundation is committed to empowering communities through strategic giving and purpose-driven partnerships. With a focus on lasting impact, they support initiatives that foster growth, resilience, and meaningful change.

03 Sobrato Philanthropies

Sobrato Philanthropies is dedicated to expanding opportunity and building a more equitable future across communities. Through strategic investments in education, affordable housing, and economic mobility, they partner with organizations and leaders to create lasting, systemic change.

04 NAFSCE - National Association for Family, School, and Community Engagement

A national leader in advancing high-impact family engagement practices. NAFSCE works to build partnerships among families, educators, and communities to support student success and strengthen education systems nationwide.

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