BlueSkies for Children has always been shaped by the parents who needed its services and contributed ideas about how to create a community that would serve both children and parents.  BlueSkies parents organize fundraising events, maintain a beautiful and functional environment for the children and staff, and provide educational and support services for families.  Parents are often the best support for other parents at BlueSkies; getting involved in the community creates those connections.
 
In partnership with the BlueSkies administration, the Parent Services Committee acts as the hub of our vibrant parent community.  The Parent Services Committee organizes social activities such as picnics and potlucks, as well as formal workshops, often bringing in experts in the field of child development.  Examples of past workshops include Choosing a Kindergarten; Discipline, Development, and Daily Life; Raising Multiracial Children; and Child CPR.
 
Each classroom also has a Room Parent who is the "Welcome Wagon" of BlueSkies.  She contacts new parents, answers their questions, and helps orient them to the ins and outs of the program.  Room Parents are also a valuable resource for the staff when they wish to get information to parents quickly, organize meetings, or need help with special projects.