Parent Affinity Groups

Groups of Park parents linked by a common identity, interest, or purpose.

Open to all Park Parents

 Park Parent Affinity Groups are designed to facilitate the following:

  • • Discuss issues that support Park’s diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and priorities
  • • Hold space to identify issues relevant to and through the lens of group participants 
  • • Build capacity for cross group dialogue and more inclusive spaces
  • • Connect issues relevant to the groups to the larger community

The affinity groups are not intended to imply that all members share the same experience. Rather, the groups provide the opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and support, and the capacity to build more inclusive spaces. All groups are open to all Park parents and/or caregivers.

The Park School office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion continues to encourage and support Parent Affinity Groups; those groups play a vital role in building community, fostering inclusion, and supporting families at Park. Beginning with the 2025-26 school year, all parent affinity group meetings will take place off campus at times agreed upon by members of each group. Hosting these groups off campus offers several key benefits that help them grow stronger, more autonomous, and more connected. Families can engage in open, authentic conversations and collaborate on their shared values and goals. Off-campus meetings also allow parents to gather on their own terms and schedules — whether that means hosting in someone’s home, a local restaurant, or via Zoom. This flexibility can increase participation, especially for working parents and/or caregivers.

Please contact Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Hayes Davis hdavis@parkschool.net for more information or with any questions.

If you are interested in participating in an affinity group, please complete the following form:

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Parent Affinity Group FAQ

Parent diversity affinity groups are Park parents who meet in small groups to discuss diversity topics.

The goals for parent affinity groups are: 1) to have ongoing small group discussions for parents of diverse experiences and backgrounds, and 2) to offer feedback that can inform Park School initiatives, programming, and planning.

Groups will gather periodically for social activities and discussions of topics relevant to each group’s focus. Groups should seek to create reports/minutes to be shared.

All groups are open to all parents of Park students.

Many of the groups have existed at Park for years (Parents of Color and LGBT Parents, etc.). Some groups are new.

Parent diversity affinity Groups represent a partnership between the Office of DEI and the Parents’ Association.

The groups are largely based on legally protected social groupings such as class, race, religion, gender, gender sexuality, age, and ability. Some of the topics have come from Park parents’ recommendations.

After signing up for a group, a parent will be placed on the email distribution list for that group. While members are encouraged to participate fully in the life of the group (attend meetings, social gatherings, offer input, etc.), there is no obligation.