Empowering Families for Student Success: 2025 Riverbank Parent Summit
The 2025 Annual Riverbank Parent Summit brought together families, educators, and community leaders to highlight the vital role of family support in student achievement. Co-sponsored by CA-SFEC and PIQE, the summit focused on student success through strong school-family partnerships. Held in the heart of the Riverbank community, the event welcomed families from across the district […]
2025 CA-SFEC Annual Consortium: Advancing Family Engagement Statewide
The 2025 CA-SFEC In-Person Consortium brought together partners, such as NAFSCE, the California Department of Education (CDE), UC Irvine, and PIQE. This annual gathering served as a catalyst for deepening connections and shaping the future of statewide family engagement systems. Key voices at the event included Gloria Corral, President and CEO of PIQE, who highlighted […]
Parent Voices Shine at PIQE Family Tech Night
CA-SFEC was proud to co-sponsor PIQE’s Family Tech Night, an inspiring event focused on digital access and family engagement. The event brought together parents and community partners to bridge the gap between home and school through digital advocacy and knowledge. A highlight of the event was a panel featuring two parent leaders from CA-SFEC’s Parent […]
FAFSA/CADAA Priority Deadline Updates
The California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) recently announced important changes to the FAFSA and California Dream Act Application (CADAA) priority deadlines: Advocacy efforts are underway to extend the April 2 deadline statewide. We will provide updates as they become available. Completing the FAFSA or CADAA is critical for accessing state financial aid programs, such as the Cal Grant and […]
Opportunity to Join the Count Play Explore Advisory Committee
The California Statewide Family Engagement Center is sharing an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in early learning, child development, and community engagement. The Count Play Explore (CPE) Initiative, led by the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools (FCSS) Department of Early Care and Education, is seeking applications for its Advisory Committee (CPEAC). The CPEAC plays a […]
Myths About Applying for Financial Aid for the First Time
MYTH 1: Applying for financial aid is hard and takes a lot of time. FACT: Completing the FAFSA or CADAA takes less than an hour, and there is a lot of help available to walk you through the process. Every year CSAC and our partners hold hundreds of Cash for College workshops to help students […]
CA-SFEC Launches Website: A New Resource for California Families
We’re excited to announce the launch of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), a transformative initiative designed to bring families, schools, and communities together to support the success of all students in California. We believe that when families are involved in their children’s education, everyone benefits—students perform better, schools become more welcoming, and communities […]
San Diego Tribune article: “PIQE recibe un fondo para ampliar asistencia educativa a familias en todo el estado”
Publish Date: September 30, 2023 Source: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com Notes: Article about PIQE receiving a grant to expand educational assistance to families across California, related to the SFEC grant. Author: Alexandra Mendoza
CA-SFEC’s First Year: Milestones, insights and future directions
As we approach the end of the first year of the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), we are excited to share key updates on our progress. Launched with a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, CA-SFEC, led by the Parent Institute for Quality Education (PIQE) in partnership with the California Department […]
Meet Our Amazing Partners: Working Together for California Families
At the California Statewide Family Engagement Center (CA-SFEC), we believe that it takes a community to raise a child, and our partners are at the heart of this mission. Each of these incredible organizations brings something unique to the table, helping us empower families, support schools, and strengthen communities across California. We’re excited to introduce […]
