Orange County Families in Action (OCFIA) seeks to educate, advocate for, and empower K-12 families to become more engaged with their local schools on the district and county levels.
OC Families in Action is a project of the Center for Asian Americans in Action.
STAY CONNECTED WITH OCFIA!
Thank you for your submissions to the 2023 OCFIA Youth Speech Contest! The 2023 contest is now closed and winners can be found here. Please stay tuned for the 2024 contest announcement.
We hope you continue to cultivate and create belonging and unity in your community!
Previous winners
TOOLKIT: EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, EMPOWER
This toolkit is intended for parents, guardians, caretakers and concerned community members who are seeking resources and information about what safety protocols classrooms, schools, and school districts can put in place to better prevent the transmission of COVID-19 among school-aged children and their families.
What changes have public health agencies and school districts made to safety guidelines for children in California schools?
Your school district board trustees, superintendent, and school staff work for you! If you have questions or concerns about your school’s or school board’s COVID-19 safety policies and practices, here are some examples of questions you can ask.
Use this template to send to school board trustees and superintendent if you are concerned of non-compliance in COVID safety guidelines.
Find out what you can do and to whom should you report mask-wearing noncompliance.
Anxiety, stress, and substance abuse can lead to chronic health issues. Seeking mental health services is key and can save lives. Here are some resources you can use.
ADDITIONAL RSOURCES
Support your advocacy by checking additional links to state agencies and other organizations.
Contact Us!
Do you have questions, need additional resources to help advocate for someone, or would like to share ideas? Please reach out and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can!