Name: Black Parent Café: Teens & Youth Edition
Start: 2026-06-27T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-27T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Urban Core Collective

$Black Parent Caf\u00e9: Teens & Youth Edition$

Are you a Black parent or caregiver in Grand Rapids seeking connection and support from other parents who share similar joys and challenges as you raise young people? Join us on Saturday, June 27th, for a Parent Cafe specifically designed by and for Black parents and caregivers.
Black Parent Café: Teens & Youth Edition will be a healing-centered space inspired by the real conversations, culture, and energy of MTV’s Teen Summit. Rooted in the Parent Café model, this gathering brings together Black parents, caregivers, teens, educators, community leaders, and organizations to explore the real issues impacting our youth while also celebrating joy, creativity, leadership, rest, and community power. Through authentic dialogue and connection, we will focus on strengthening protective factors that support healthy families and thriving young people, including resilience, social connection, emotional wellness, and community care.
Join us for an afternoon of community, conversation, and collective wisdom created by and for Black parents and caregivers in Grand Rapids. We encourage you to bring your teens!
RSVP by June 25 at https://forms.gle/zfozPPCLTvD87ofB7
What to Expect:
🖤 Honest and healing conversations centered on Black youth and families
🎤 Teen Summit-inspired discussions rooted in real experiences and community wisdom
🤝 Opportunities to connect with other Black parents, caregivers, teens, and community leaders
🎨 Engaging activities and community resource sharing
🍎 Snacks and refreshments provided
🧒🏾 Children and teens are welcome to attend
🌱 A supportive, judgment-free environment created by and for the community
📚 Resources and tools to support youth and family well-being
✊🏾 Space to build connection, belonging, and collective power

If you have questions, please contact us at [email protected].
If you want to partner with UCC and PEPPA for this event, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oEQAc43jsURRFGqQ9
*Please note that this event is specifically for folks who identify as Black. If you do not but are interested in attending a Parent Cafe, reach out to Fredericka for other dates!*

What is a Parent Cafe?
A Parent Cafe is a supportive and judgment-free gathering where parents and caregivers can come together to share experiences, worries, and wisdom. These cafés are designed to:
-- Build community and reduce isolation.
-- Strengthen relationships and foster connections.
-- Enhance leadership skills and link families to resources.
-- Offer parents a space to focus on themselves.
Learn more about Parent Cafes at www.bestrongfamilies.org/cafes-overview