FELT Training

Family members are routinely asked to participate on boards, committees, focus groups, etc. Family involvement is often required for federally funded projects, and many non-profit agencies are required to have a certain number of family members on the board. Unlike professionals, family members do not receive training or professional development, which impedes their ability to perform their duties as well as they could. In addition to these challenges Alaska has a very small number of family members who seem to fill the majority of these leadership roles. Family members must have access to training on advocacy, leadership, and policy in order to be effective in the many roles mentioned above. 
This is your chance!

What is Felt? 

Family Engagement & Leadership Training (FELT) is a self-paced, compensated training program designed to support parents and family members as they amplify their voice in advocating for improvements to publicly funded systems that serve children and families. You’ll strengthen your advocacy skills, connect with others, and help shape the systems that serve Alaska’s children and families. 

This training series will provide a foundation to build from. They have been designed to fit into a parent’s busy schedule; each unit should take approximately 15 minutes and can be completed at any time. 

Program Highlights: 

  • Flexible — approximately 20 hours, completed at your own pace 
  • Short modules (about 15 minutes each) 
  • A $200 gift card stipend awarded upon graduation 
  • Personalized support and networking opportunities 
  • Make a difference for your family and others consistent with your advocacy goals

Topics include: 

  • Advocacy skills: goal-setting, taking action, influencing policy 
  • Telling your story effectively 
  • Communication & leadership 
  • Family-centered care & resilience 
  • Early childhood, child development, special education 
  • Understanding child behavior & autism

Why participate: 

  • Advocate more effectively for your child and family
  • Gain confidence and leadership experience
  • Join a community of family leaders making change in Alaska
If you are interested in this training, please get started by completing the form below.

FELT Training Registration

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Help Me Grow Alaska is thrilled to welcome you to this exciting training opportunity!


Please note that submission of this registration form does not guarantee funding. We encourage you to complete your registration promptly for the best chance of receiving a stipend.


Once your form has been submitted, you will receive a follow-up email outlining your stipend status along with detailed instructions on how to register for the training.


Please be advised that this training is intended solely for participants in their role as parents, family members, and caregivers. All training activities must be completed on personal time and in a non-work setting. Under no circumstances may this training be completed during paid work hours, while performing employment duties, or as part of any professional or caregiving responsibilities.


We look forward to supporting your continued growth and professional development!


Funding made possible through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5), Grant #90TP0144.





Additional Information


By clicking Submit you are acknowledging that you are committing to completing this self paced training in your role as a parent, family member or caregiver.

Upon completion of the training, you will need to come back to this same webpage and complete the Completion of Training Stipend Request form.

Please reach out to contact@a2p2.org with questions.

Contact Information

FELT Completion of Training Stipend Request

Once you have completed your training, please request your stipend here.

Funding made possible through the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five (PDG B-5), Grant #90TP0144.