Learn about the actions and attitudes that make parents feel comfortable to sit at the table, contribute, and feel respected and how that engagement can really change a parent’s life. In Episode 4, co-host Jamie Brooks has a conversation about authentic engagement of parents with Mark Rolon, one of New Hampshire’s family leaders in child welfare, and Geraldo Pilarski, the administrator of New Hampshire’s Parent Partner Program. Share and discuss this episode with others to explore how authentic engagement of people with lived experience can benefit parents, agencies, and improve outcomes for families, children, and youth.

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