Parent Engagement Network

Pen's mission is to support parents in raising healthy, happy youth. Pen takes the fear, shame, blame and loneliness out of parenting by surrounding them with a community of experts, other parents, and quality information and resources and support. Programs are delivered through presentations, documentary showings, panels and hands on resources that help parents deal with issues facing them in today's world. Some of their largest events include our drug education event, stress & anxiety conference, fundraising gala, and technology event. By working with pen, parents learn how to take care of yourself, build a healthy relationship with your child, and guide their child through life's challenges and adventures so that your family can thrive.

Pen provides educational programs, support and resources that support parents in raising healthy, happy youth. Pen's events include educational presentations, workshops, coffee talks, book groups, and documentary showings. These events are open to the community and address the most current issues facing families. Our large, annual events include our opioid event, stress & anxiety symposium, fundraising gala, and celebration luncheon. At the parent level, pen provides training, coaching, and opportunities for parents to become leaders in their school (pen pals - parents as leaders in schools). We support them in working with school staff and administrators to organize smaller, school-based educational events throughout the year. By engaging at the individual, school and community level, pen takes a holistic approach to have a collective impact on strengthening youth and families in boulder county.