Help Us Sustain PLTI in Solano County

PLTI Empowers Parents to Take Action for Community Change

The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) has officially launched in Vallejo, and we are asking for your support to help sustain this program in both Vallejo and Fairfield so that more parents and caregivers across Solano County can participate.

PLTI of Solano has been serving families in Fairfield for over a decade, equipping adults with the tools and confidence to lead and advocate in their communities. With the program now active in Vallejo, we are expanding access so that even more residents can take part in this opportunity close to home.

PLTI is a free 20-week leadership and civic engagement program for parents, caregivers, and community members who care deeply about children and families. It is not a parenting class. It is a space where adults learn how decisions are made in their community, how to advocate effectively, and how to turn concerns into meaningful action.

Participants gain practical skills such as public speaking, understanding local government, engaging with decision makers, and building community partnerships. Just as important, they build relationships with other adults who are committed to improving outcomes for children and families throughout Solano County.

Accessible for Everyone

We are committed to removing barriers so that any adult who wants to participate can do so. PLTI in Vallejo will include:

• 100% tuition-free leadership training

• Evening classes designed for working adults and parents

• Free childcare

• Free dinner for participants

• Spanish translation services

• Fully accessible venues

We believe leadership development should not depend on income, schedule, or language access.

Impact That Lasts

PLTI does not end after 20 weeks. It is often just the beginning.

Since 2015, PLTI graduates have led impactful projects that strengthen families and communities across Solano County. From youth empowerment to mental health, education access, and immigrant rights, alumni are driving real and lasting change.

The leaders above are among those graduates, who move forward with their own community projects. They join advisory groups, serve on boards, collaborate with schools and city leaders, and advocate for policies that affect children and families. Many remain connected as part of a growing network of leaders across Solano County, continuing to support and uplift one another.

As one participant shared:

"PLTI helped me to improve speaking in public, to trust myself and to open my eyes that I can make a difference in my community. I can make a difference in at least one person's life."

That is the kind of leadership we hope to grow here in Vallejo.

To learn more about PLTI Alumni Community Projects and hear their stories, visit our Alumni page.

Your Support Matters

With PLTI now active in both Vallejo and Fairfield, your support helps ensure this program can continue serving parents and caregivers throughout Solano County. Contributions help cover facilitation, materials, childcare, meals, translation, and graduation costs so the program remains accessible to all participants.

Investing in PLTI means investing in the well-being of children and the future of our community. When parents and caregivers gain the knowledge and confidence to engage in civic life, they become powerful advocates for positive change.

If you believe in strengthening communities by developing leaders from within, we invite you to support PLTI in Solano County. Your contribution helps create opportunities for adults to step forward, speak up, and take action for children and families.

We cannot do this work without your support, and we truly appreciate any way you choose to contribute.

To learn more about PLTI, visit our website.