Parent Engagement Network

Parent Engagement Network Supporting parents in raising healthy, happy humans. EDUCATE, EMPOWER, ENGAGE

Our 4 Key Initiatives are:

Building resilient families
Reducing stress and anxiety
Preventing drug & alcohol use and misuse
Raising kids in a digital age

And to approach these with equity and social/emotional wellness.

📣 ANNOUNCING UPCOMING EVENT IN JULYFENTANYL: WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS TO KNOWJoin us for this important - and life-saving...
06/11/2026

📣 ANNOUNCING UPCOMING EVENT IN JULY

FENTANYL: WHAT EVERY FAMILY NEEDS TO KNOW

Join us for this important - and life-saving - educational program for adults and youth (ages 14+).

Learn:
• Facts and myths about fentanyl
• How to identify an overdose
• How to use Naloxone (Narcan)
• Why test strips don’t always work
• Legal protections when calling 911

Presented by Trina Faatz and Mila Long, sharing professional expertise and lived experience.

📅 Thursday, July 9, 2026 | 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 YMCA Northern Colorado
🎟 Adults: $5–$15 sliding scale | Youth (14–18): $5
🍽 Light snacks provided

Don’t miss this important community conversation.
Register: https://parentengagementnetwork.org/event/fentanyl_july2026/

Thanks to YMCA of Northern Colorado for hosting!

✨💜 SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2026Celebrating an incredible 25 Years! ✨💜 On October 1, we invite you to an evening of sto...
06/10/2026

✨💜 SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2026
Celebrating an incredible 25 Years! ✨💜

On October 1, we invite you to an evening of storytelling, celebration, and vision. You’ll hear from the parents who helped launch this journey, connect with families whose lives have been transformed, and take part in shaping what comes next for our community.

The evening will include dinner, dancing, and an auction - all in honor of 25 years of supporting parents and families in our community.

We can’t wait to celebrate this incredible milestone with you.

Save the date. More information coming soon!

🌈 Happy Pride Month! At PEN, we believe every child and parent deserves to feel seen, valued, and loved for exactly who ...
06/04/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

At PEN, we believe every child and parent deserves to feel seen, valued, and loved for exactly who they are. And every parent deserves support as they navigate the joys, challenges, and questions that come with being and raising healthy, happy humans.

We celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and reaffirm our commitment to creating spaces where all families feel welcome, supported, and connected.

Because everyone deserves to know they belong. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

🎉 It's official! We are thrilled to welcome Melanie Piazza as PEN's Executive Director!Melanie steps into this leadershi...
06/02/2026

🎉 It's official! We are thrilled to welcome Melanie Piazza as PEN's Executive Director!

Melanie steps into this leadership role as we celebrate an incredible milestone...25 years of supporting parents and families!

“Parents were never meant to do this alone. Every parent deserves connection, support, and access to trusted resources. PEN has spent the past 25 years creating those opportunities for families...I’m really excited to be part of what comes next as PEN continues to grow and expand to meet the evolving needs of parents and families.” - Melanie Piazza

Read the full press release at: parentengagementnetwork.org/press/

Please join us in offering a warm welcome to Melanie! 💜

05/28/2026

Thank you, Susan!
Boulder Family Counseling

Last call! Our parent survey closes this weekend. If you want to help us shape the content, format, and delivery of our ...
05/28/2026

Last call! Our parent survey closes this weekend.

If you want to help us shape the content, format, and delivery of our programing, please take 3 minutes to share your thoughts.

Thank you!

English survey: https://tinyurl.com/PENENSurvey2026
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Última oportunidad! Nuestra encuesta para padres y cuidadores cierra este fin de semana.

Si quieres ayudarnos a dar forma al contenido, formato y manera de ofrecer nuestra programación, por favor tómate 3 minutos para compartir tus ideas.

¡Gracias!

Encuesta en español: https://tinyurl.com/PENSPSurvey2026
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Summer break is here! Wishing you and your family a healthy and joy-filled summer.We’re planning a few programs over the...
05/22/2026

Summer break is here! Wishing you and your family a healthy and joy-filled summer.

We’re planning a few programs over the summer and have some exciting offerings in store for the new school year, so be sure to keep an eye out for updates.

Happy Summer! ☀️

"There are many ways to show up in the world, so pick the one that feels good." — Dr. Darla BishopJust in time for summe...
05/19/2026

"There are many ways to show up in the world, so pick the one that feels good." — Dr. Darla Bishop

Just in time for summer, tune in to the latest Parenting Well Podcast featuring Dr. Darla Bishop (“The FinanSis”) as she and Dr. Shelly explore what it means to "raise money smart kids." Blending humor, insight, and tough love, Dr. Darla works to transform how communities think about wealth, believing financial literacy is key to creating resilient futures.

Find this and other podcasts at: parentengagementnetwork.org/resources-2/

Parents & Caregivers: Your voice matters! We are busy working on our plans for 2026-27. If you haven't already, please t...
05/18/2026

Parents & Caregivers: Your voice matters! We are busy working on our plans for 2026-27. If you haven't already, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey and help shape the content, format, and delivery of our forthcoming programs. Thank you!!

English survey: https://tinyurl.com/PENENSurvey2026
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¡Padres, madres y cuidadores: su voz importa! Por favor, tómense 3 minutos para completar esta breve encuesta y ayudar a dar forma al contenido, formato y manera de ofrecer nuestros programas de 2026–2027. ¡Muchas gracias!

Encuesta en español: https://tinyurl.com/PENSPSurvey2026
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Parents & Caregivers: Your voice matters! Please take 3 minutes to complete this short survey and help shape the content...
05/07/2026

Parents & Caregivers: Your voice matters! Please take 3 minutes to complete this short survey and help shape the content, format, and delivery of our 2026–2027 programs. Thank you!!

English survey: https://tinyurl.com/PENENSurvey2026
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¡Padres, madres y cuidadores: su voz importa! Por favor, tómense 3 minutos para completar esta breve encuesta y ayudar a dar forma al contenido, formato y manera de ofrecer nuestros programas de 2026–2027. ¡Muchas gracias!

Encuesta en español: https://tinyurl.com/PENSPSurvey2026
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