Grow Your Leadership. Strengthen Your Impact. 

From Me to We Family Leadership Development Academy is part of the work of Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care (FELSC). The academy is led by Family Voices. 

You’re an expert at navigating the healthcare system and community organizations on behalf of your child or family member with a disability or special health care need. Do you want to build skills to take your impact as a family leader to the next level?  

Join Family Voices for From “Me” to “We,” a year-long online leadership development program designed to help family leaders develop systems-level leadership skills and pave a path to a career in family leadership.

What You’ll Learn 

Through 12 interactive online sessions, you’ll learn: 

• How to share your story in ways that inspire change 
• Best practices for working with healthcare providers, organizations, and community partners 
• How your lived experience can shape decision making 
• How to turn your lived experience into leadership and career opportunities 
• Ways to build a professional presence and grow as a family leader 
• The value of mentorship and how to find support throughout your leadership journey 

Program Highlights 

• Fall 2026 to Summer 2027 
• 12 monthly 60 to 90-minute online sessions 
• Approximately one hour of pre-work per session 
• Opportunities to apply what you learn through hands-on activities  
• A supportive community where participants learn from one another 
• A capstone presentation to showcase your leadership 

What You’ll Gain 

• Practical leadership skills you can use in your community and your career 
• Connections with other family leaders with similar experiences 
• Tools to help improve programs, services, and systems for families 
• A clearer path for growing your leadership and exploring new opportunities 
• Greater confidence to speak up and share your perspective 
• A certificate of completion and a final presentation that showcases your talent 
• Access to the Family Voices network to learn about future leadership and engagement opportunities  

Who Should Apply? 

Parents, family members, or caregivers of children who: 

• Have a disability or special health care need(s) 
• Want to grow as a family leader 
• Are interested in broadening their impact 
• Want to connect with like-minded individuals 

About Family Voices 

Family Voices is a family-led organization that transforms systems of care to work better for all children and youth, especially those with special health care needs or disabilities. By putting families at the forefront and centering their leadership and lived expertise, we build a culture that includes everyone and leads to better outcomes for all.  

How to Apply 

• Fill out our online application.
• Apply by August 24, 2026. 
• We will notify applicants by September 8, 2026.  

Questions?

Email Hannah Gears, hgears@familyvoices.org

Family Engagement and Leadership in Systems of Care (FELSC) is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number (U4000149). The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.