This session will review the importance of parent/caregiver engagement and involvement in the well-being of their children and family. It will also include an interactive discussion on how to use the Parent Engagement Toolkit in your local agency to increase engagement for parents/caregivers of children with mental health needs.
Attendees will:
- Learn strategies on how to engage with and involve parents/caregivers in their child’s/family’s well-being
- Have a better understanding of how to use the Parent Engagement Toolkit
Who should attend: All staff of family resource centers (FRCs), Child Abuse Prevention Councils (CAPCs), community-based organizations, and other child- and family-serving systems.
IMPORTANT TRAINING INFORMATION:
- This is an interactive training. Please be prepared to participate in activities such as group discussion, breakout rooms, and/or demonstration. Your training experience will be best with the use of a webcam, audio, and a training environment conducive to active participation.
- This training will be recorded. The recording will be available to registered learners within 2 days of the training.
- California privacy laws mandate consent for recording conversations using AI applications. To ensure a respectful and secure learning environment for all participants, AI assistants are not allowed in CalTrin training. We value an accessible learning environment. If you require an accommodation to support your learning, please email us at least three business days before the training.
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MEET THE SPEAKER
Melissa Hannah has been the Executive Director of United Parents since 2021, steering the ship with the same determination she has used to navigate a life of service to her community. Joining United Parents in 2017, Melissa has been instrumental in advocating for parent-caregiver rights across California, while also balancing the daily chaos of raising an 8-year-old, tending to her animal menagerie, and cultivating her garden—her personal oasis of calm.
Before taking the helm at United Parents, Melissa was a Program Operations Supervisor at Tarzana Treatment Center, where she managed chronic disease, substance use, and Medi-Cal retention contracts. She was recognized as “Supervisor of the Year” in 2015 for her commitment to building community and promoting the health and well-being of children and their families.
Her journey into health advocacy began in Ventura County, educating after-school students on health and wellness—because if you can keep a room full of kids engaged, you can pretty much handle anything.
Prior to serving the community, Melissa worked at Costco Wholesale for 20 years. During her tenure she reached her educational goals, gained a positive work ethic, and established lifelong friendships with the most supportive human beings (outside of her family).
Melissa’s Costco days weren’t just about bulk buying; it’s where she built lifelong friendships and honed her ability to navigate any situation, be it a warehouse or a boardroom. Now, she channels that experience into making United Parents more efficient and effective, all while sneaking in some alone time whenever she can.
MELISSA HANNAH
Executive Director, United Parents