Parents & Caregivers

Written By Kait Fedro

Your Voice is Essential: How Parents and Caregivers Shape Our Community

As a parent or caregiver, you are often the first line of support for children and youth in our community. Your daily experiences provide insight no one else can offer about what families really need to thrive. That’s why Our Community Our Future prioritizes your voice at every level of decision-making and system design.

Whether it’s sharing your story in listening sessions, joining advisory committees, or providing feedback on programs, your perspectives help us build supports that reflect real family life — with all its joys and challenges. Your involvement not only improves services but also ensures that policies are grounded in empathy and understanding.

If you’ve ever wished systems would listen more or work better for families, this is your chance to be part of that change. We invite you to join us in shaping a future where every family feels supported and empowered.

Kait Fedro

Kaitlin “Kait” Fedro is the System of Care Coordinator with Our Community Our Future, where she develops resources, programming, and collaborative tools to strengthen supports for youth and families across the Heart of Texas region. Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her lived experience with a mental health disorder that began in early adolescence, her role as a mother to a young, neurodivergent child, and her background as an early childhood development professional. Outside of work, Kait enjoys reading with an extra-large cup of coffee and visiting favorite community spots with her family.

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