Parent Ambassador Program

Parent Ambassador Program

Funder: Nebraska Early Childhood Collaborative (NECC)

Program Type: Year-long leadership and advocacy program

Geographic Scope: Nebraska

Program Purpose

The Parent Ambassador Program's goal is to:

Develop parent leaders

Support parents in advocating for their children, themselves, and their communities

Ensure parent and provider voices are included in early childhood education policy discussions

Program Details

Participants: 20 applicants representing a diverse demographic of Nebraskans will be selected

Duration: Year-long program (launched January 2022 based on historical information; current cohorts may vary)

Time Commitment:

Participate in bi-weekly program activities

Attend 4 in-person conferences

Participate in virtual meetings and activities

Support Provided:

Mentorship and support

Leadership and public speaking skills training

Advocacy training

Tactics to improve family and community relationships

Much more

Participant Benefits

Stipend: Selected participants receive a stipend for expenses incurred including:

Child care costs

Travel expenses

Eligibility

• Parents/caregivers in Nebraska
• Early childhood providers
• Diverse backgrounds and experiences preferred
• Willingness to engage in policy discussions and advocacy

Background

This program is the first of its kind to launch in Nebraska and has received substantial support from local and national partners of NECC. Similar ambassador programs in other states train parents on:

The legislative process

How to contact lawmakers

Grassroots organizing

More

Contact

Email: neambassadors@nebraskaearly.org
Website: nebraskaearly.org/neambassadors