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Engaging Parents & Caregivers

Dr. LaMarr D. Shields supports parents, caregivers, and family-serving organizations with experiences that combine reflection, practical guidance, and authentic conversation.
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Dr. LaMarr D. Shields work helps families strengthen communication, navigate learning and wellbeing, and build connection at home and in the community—creating a stronger foundation for young people to thrive.

What This Can Include

  • Parent engagement nights and community conversations
  • Workshops on communication, connection, and routines
  • Support for navigating school-home partnerships
  • Family wellness and resilience sessions
  • Facilitation with community-based organizations

Outcomes

  • Stronger caregiver confidence and connection at home
  • Practical strategies families can use immediately
  • Better communication between caregivers and young people
  • Increased community support and shared responsibility

“Dr. Shields has a gift for creating a space where parents feel seen, respected, and empowered. Families walked away with practical strategies and a renewed sense of connection at home.”

— Tanya L. Whitfield, Family & Community Engagement Coordinator

“The feedback from caregivers was immediate—people felt encouraged, not judged. Dr. Shields made the conversation honest and solution-oriented, and he offered tools parents could use that same night.”

— Rashad Bennett, Program Manager, Family Support Services

“He blended warmth, humor, and real guidance in a way that kept families engaged the entire time. Our community needed this, and the turnout—and response—proved it.”

— Nicole D. Harper, Community Schools Coordinator