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Every family deserves to feel safe and informed. Our resources provide clear, culturally relevant guidance to help families navigate challenges, advocate for themselves, and move forward with confidence.
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Parents, we're here for you! We know you’re balancing a lot - career, relationships, mental health, finances, and more - while striving to support your children's growth and well-being. To ease this journey, AP-OD provides you with resources, tools, and quality information.
AP-OD opens the doors to online courses, supportive communities, and advocacy. We help you build essential skills on your own schedule and connect with local resources. AP-OD thoughtfully designs with a family-centered approach to meet your needs.
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Building a better future through parent leadership.
Immigration Resources
Access tools and information to help protect and guide your family through immigration challenges.
Family Videos
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AP-OD Family Connections Issue 11
Family Connections – Issue 11 is here! This month, we’re helping families find balance in a digital world. In this issue, you’ll meet Angélica,…Immigration, Know Your Rights
Abriendo Puertas/Opening Doors Releases Spanish-language Video to Support Immigrant Parents We are pleased to announce the release of a video we produced in response…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 10
Family Connections – Issue 10 is here! This month, as we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the families who keep our culture…
Crafts and Activities for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is a special time to celebrate the vibrant traditions, languages, and creativity that make up the Hispanic and Latino communities. One…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 9
Family Connections – Issue 9 is here!As we continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re honoring the traditions, languages, and values that make our families…
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is more than a celebration; it is a powerful reminder of the history, resilience, and creativity that Hispanic and Latino communities…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 8
Family Connections – Issue 8 is here! This month, we’re honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the cultures, stories, and traditions that strengthen our families…
Stories That Connect Us: Children’s Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Storytime is more than reading; it’s a way to pass down culture, language, and traditions that shape who we are. Just like the stories…
In Memory of Jackie Bezos: A Champion for Families and Early Learning
We invite you to read the Bezos Family Foundation’s celebration of Jackie’s life for a deeper look at her remarkable journey and legacy.Read More!…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 7
Family Connections – Issue 7 is here! This latest newsletter is dedicated to helping you and your child face the return to school with…
Printable Morning Checklist for Young Kids
Mornings can feel like a race, especially with energetic toddlers. Having a predictable routine helps children feel safe, reduce stress, and build independence (CDC-MI).…
Supporting Young Learners Every Step of the Way
Back-to-school season brings excitement, change, and—let’s be honest—a little stress for parents and young children alike. Whether your child is starting daycare, preschool, or…
Smoother School Mornings
Many parents can relate to school mornings that feel like a daily marathon, balancing breakfast, school bags, and the mystery of the missing shoe.…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 6
Family Connections – Issue 6 is here! In this final summer issue, we’re celebrating the everyday moments that spark learning, love, and connection. Discover practical…
2025 Summer Resource Guide
Make This Summer Count with Your Little One Summer is the perfect time to connect, play, and learn together. Whether you’re reading a book,…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 5
Family Connections – Issue 5 is here! In this issue of AP-OD Family Connections, we’re focusing on care, comfort, and connection. You’ll find trusted resources…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 4
Family Connections – Issue 4 is here! This issue of AP-OD Family Connections uplifts parent voices, highlights key findings from the 2025 National Latino Family…
AP-OD Family Connections Issue 3
Family Connections – Issue 3 is here! This month, we’re standing in solidarity with families impacted by recent immigration news by sharing trusted Know Your…
Trump’s Cruel Budget
This Budget Reconciliation Bill Is Cruel—and It Targets Immigrant FamiliesThis piece was written by a policy advocate at AP-OD (Abriendo Puertas-Opening Doors)The federal budget…
Facilitator Highlight: Maria Rodriguez of Cypress Hills Child Care Corporation
At AP-OD, we believe lasting change starts in the community, and our partners bring that belief to life every single day. This month, we’re…
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Padres Optando por el Desarrollo, Enseñanza y Realización de la lectoescritura
In a partnership between Abriendo Puertas, UnboundEd, and CORE Learning we created this online video course specifically for Spanish-speaking parents of multilingual learners in order to enable them to support and advocate for high-quality, high-impact reading instruction in their children’s districts, schools, and classrooms.
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Matemáticas a Temprana Edad