Mission

The Family Engagement Institute bridges educational inequalities by providing opportunities that strengthen the capacity of families, schools and communities, working together to ensure the success of all students from early childhood through college.

What We Do

The Family Engagement Institute (FEI), in partnership with Foothill College, provides continued educational opportunities that increase family involvement, leadership and pathways to postsecondary education.

Founded in February of 2010, FEI partners with San Mateo and Santa Clara County-based educational institutions and community organizations that serve children, youth and families of low income to deliver workshop series to families, professional development to providers and educators, and a spring/summer intensive kindergarten readiness program, Stretch to Kindergarten, which cultivates strong, enduring partnerships among families, schools and the community to give children of low income the skills and support to successfully transition into kindergarten.