According to an article by the National Parent Teacher Association, parental involvement in their children's education benefits students in the following ways:

    * Higher grades, test scores, and graduation rates
    * Better school attendance
    * Increased motivation and better self-esteem
    * Lower rates of suspension
    * Decreased use of drugs and alcohol
    * Fewer instances of violent behavior
    * Greater enrollment in postsecondary education

Parents also benefit from being involved.  Communication and relations with children and teachers improves.  Self-esteem goes up.  Education level and skills increase.  Decision-making skills become stronger.  And attitude toward schools and school personnel improves.

This website is designed to be a compilation of links to resources to assist parents of children in Hendricks County, Indiana.  Parental involvement is vital in the development and success of our children, so please utilize and enjoy the links to local public school corporations, schools, libraries, clubs, parks, athletic organizations, and ways you can be involved in the success of our children.  They're our kids!

This website began as the efforts of:

Jan Currier
Eric Ivie
Gus Pearcy
Richard Sutton

as their 2006 Leadership Hendricks County group project.

Many others have joined the cause and continue to help us develop our resource.


We Need Your Help!

Would you like to make a tax-deductible donation to TheyreOurKids.org?  We'd sure appreciate it!  Send donations to:

Hendricks County Community Foundation
ATTN:  TheyreOurKids.org Fund
5055 E. Main Street, Suite A
Avon, IN  46123

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