Successful children and safer communities start with dedicated parents.

Parents on a Mission is a parent leadership movement that aims to equip parents and parent mentors to win the love, respect, and loyalty of their children.

One of the biggest myths that prevents parents from playing a key role in the life of their child is that “it takes a village.” But while community programs and interventions can certainly play a positive role in the life of a child, research continues to show us that the role and value of an engaged parent is irreplaceable.

When parents become stronger and more emotionally mature as individuals, they’re more likely to nurture strong, healthy relationships with their children. That’s why our curriculum and trainings get to the root of the issues that equip and empower parents to become respected leaders in their household — things like self-esteem, confidence, and forgiveness from past hurts.

Our Belief

Parents still have the biggest influence in their child’s life
More empowered parents — not more community programs or interventions — are the key to building strong kids, loving families, and safe communities
Safe communities are a byproduct of loving homes
When children feel safe, loved, and encouraged at home, communities typically see a decline in gang activity, drugs and violence.
Great parents are developed from the inside-out
Emotional maturity is one of the most important aspects of parenting. When we find internal peace and forgiveness through dealing with our own past, we become stronger individuals and better parents.
Anyone has the ability to become a great parent
No matter your past or present circumstances, it’s never too late or too far away to become the leader your child needs.

MEET THE FOUNDER

Richard R. Ramos

Overcoming the obstacles of barrio youth gangs, drugs and violence, Richard R. Ramos has devoted his career to serving high-risk Latino youth & families.

Richard spent his early career as a correctional officer, a Juvenile Hall instructor, at-risk junior high and high school counselor, and a co-founder and director of a gang intervention and prevention coalition.

But it wasn’t until he started making home visits that his eyes were opened to the levels of dysfunction, disrespect, and lack of trust the youth he served were going home to every day. It was then where he realized that no matter how much time, attention, and resources were spent on the youth, both the problems and solutions started with the parents. Since then, Richard has devoted a large part of his career to serving youth by empowering their parents to play a more positive, meaningful role in their lives.

Richard is the President of the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership, a published author, and a national leader in the field of gang prevention. Over his 30 years of community service, he has received several accolades and awards including recognition by the White House Administration, The United States Congress, The California State Assembly, and induction into Morehouse College’s Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapels Board.

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