Family Friendly Schools

What is a Family Friendly School? A Family Friendly School is a school that partners with families to support student success and make the school better. To become certified as family friendly, schools go through a process that involves listening to families, learning from their experiences, and reviewing how they currently engage with families.

2026 application window is May1-October1.  The application can be found at the end of the online course for team leads.  If you have questions, email grace@prichardcommitte.org

The KY Collaborative for Families and Schools was developed under the Statewide Family Engagement Center grant from the U.S. Department of Education. However, activities do not necessarily represent the policy of the U.S. Department of Education and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.

See below for resources included in our online process.

Start a conversation about family engagement using one of these tools

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What is the process for Family Friendly certification like?

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Skim the KY Family and School Partnership Guide for base knowledge

Take the Family Friendly School Self-Assessment

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Find actionable ideas for each objective in the Family Engagement Digital Playbook

Apply for Family Friendly Certification

Fall 2025 applications due October 1st

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING FAMILY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS RECIPIENTS!

2026 Applications

2026 application window is May1-October1.  The application can be found at the end of the online course for team leads.  If you have questions, email grace@prichardcommitte.org