Fostering Family Leaders Program

The Fostering Family Leaders (FFL) program, initiated by the United Way of Greater Atlanta, is a parent leadership academy designed to empower parents and caregivers as advocates, decision-makers, and community leaders. Launched in 2014, the program offers a series of workshops and training sessions that focus on enhancing leadership skills, fostering community engagement, and strengthening family dynamics. Throughout the program, participants engage in activities that promote self-reflection, community involvement, and the development of actionable plans to address local issues. Strengthening Families Protective Factors framework, focusing on:​

• Parental resilience

• Social connections

• Knowledge of parenting and child development

• Concrete support in times of need

• Social and emotional competence of children