Barb Flis

Parent Action for Healthy Kids helps connect parents, communities, and schools to improve the health and well-being of children and youth. The organization works with schools, public health initiatives, community groups, and providers to make family engagement authentic, collaborative, and sustainable. Its services begin with a free 30-minute consultation and can include assessing an organization’s readiness and culture, applying a five-component family engagement framework, and embedding family participation into programs, practices, and policies.

Parent Action for Healthy Kids also offers leadership coaching for individuals and groups, customized professional development for providers who work with children, and conference keynotes and workshops. For vendors, it can develop family engagement elements ranging from sample parent communications to complete interactive parent programs. Its Talk Early & Talk Often program has operated for 15 years and receives a 99% parent satisfaction rating, according to the organization. Founded by Barb Flis, Parent Action for Healthy Kids emphasizes empathy, positive communication, belonging, and partnership, helping staff and families recognize their strengths and work together to support young people.