MAAC’s 2025 Parent Engagement Summit Showcases the Power of Family Engagement and the Impact of Head Start
MAAC’s 2025 Parent Engagement Summit brought together over 400 families, educators, and community partners for a dynamic day of learning, empowerment, and advocacy. Held on Saturday, April 26, at MAAC’s North County Administration Office, the annual summit highlighted the critical role families play in children’s early learning journeys.
From interactive workshops on positive parenting to sessions focused on early learning and leadership, the event provided parents and caregivers with tools and resources to strengthen the connection between home and school, demonstrating the foundational support systems Head Start helps create.
Dr. Alexis Aviña, Chief Early Childhood Education Officer at MAAC shared “Through the Parent Engagement Summit, we’re not only building connections between home and school, but also activating families to be champions for their children and advocates for programs that uplift entire communities.
A standout feature of the summit was the collaboration with valued community partners. With 25 community partners in attendance families had the opportunity to learn more about other resources available to them in the community. A special thank you to our event sponsors, MyPoint Credit Union, TrueCare, and COX Communications, for playing a crucial role in sponsoring the event and supporting MAAC’s Family Emergency Relief Fund. The fund provides immediate support to families in crisis through gas cards, bus passes, and grocery cards, helping bridge the gap while longer-term support is arranged. The community can join MAAC in uplifting families across San Diego County by supporting the Family Emergency Relief Fund at MAACproject.org/donate.
The fund provides immediate support to families in crisis through gas cards, bus passes, and grocery cards, helping bridge the gap while longer-term support is arranged. The community can join MAAC in uplifting families across San Diego County by supporting the Family Emergency Relief Fund at MAACproject.org/donate.
Events like the Parent Engagement Summit are made possible through the support of Head Start funding, which enables us to create safe, uplifting spaces where families can connect with resources, build skills, and strengthen their roles as advocates and leaders. These experiences are critical to family well-being and children’s long-term success. For that reason, we urge our community to help protect and expand access to Head Start by making your voice heard. Visit go.nhsa.org/take-action to advocate for Head Start today.
