Parents Challenge. Empowering Parents. Changing Futures.
Every child deserves access to a quality education. Every parent deserves the opportunity to help their child succeed.
For more than 25 years, Parents Challenge has helped families overcome financial barriers through scholarships, educational grants, mentoring, and parent empowerment. We believe parents are their children's strongest advocates and every child deserves an education that meets their individual needs.
Since 2000, we have supported more than 4,500 scholars. Serving El Paso, Teller, and Pueblo counties, we believe a family's income should never determine a child's future.
We do more than provide financial assistance. We empower parents, strengthen families, and create opportunities for children to succeed.
Our Impact: 2025–2026
Behind every number is a child with potential and a family working toward a brighter future.
🎓 418 scholars supported through scholarships, grants, and academic resources.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 237 low-income families served across three Colorado counties.
🤝 150 community partners helping expand educational opportunities.
đź“š 70 Parent Empowerment Sessions equipping parents with knowledge and tools.
đź•’ 147 hours of parent learning facilitated by community experts.
❤️ 6,200 community volunteer hours contributed by parents and scholars.
🏫 12 school districts, 18 charter schools, and 20 private schools represented.
🏡 99 homeschooled students supported through educational resources.
Academic Excellence
Our scholars demonstrate the difference that educational choice, engaged parents, and academic accountability can make.
đź“– 85.1% Reading/English Language Arts achievement, compared with 46.9% among public-school students.
🔢 82% Math achievement, compared with 36.9% among public-school students.
đź“… Only 1% chronic absenteeism among Parents Challenge scholars, compared with 39.7% among low-income public-school students.
These results show the value of consistent attendance, family involvement, and support tailored to each student's needs.
How We Help Families
Every child learns differently. Parents Challenge helps families choose educational pathways that fit their children, whether in public, private, charter, or homeschool settings.
🎓 Educational Scholarships: Financial assistance toward private school tuition for eligible families.
đź“š Educational Grants: Support for tutoring, technology, curriculum, school supplies, transportation, sports, music, and approved enrichment activities.
đź’ˇ Parent Empowerment: Free educational sessions, mentoring, and practical resources that help parents advocate for their children.
🌱 Academic Support: Encouragement, accountability, and resources that strengthen achievement, attendance, and parent involvement.
During 2025–2026, fewer than 3% of families served earned a living wage. Despite these financial challenges, parents remain deeply committed to providing their children with opportunities to succeed.
Real Families. Real Impact.
One El Paso County parent shared:
"Parents Challenge has taught me to get in a new boat as needed. I would not have had the confidence to continue to advocate for my child if I had not been a part of this program."
This is the heart of Parents Challenge: helping parents become confident advocates and children reach their full potential.
Your Gift Changes Futures
For families facing financial hardship, tutoring, a laptop, school supplies, or participation in music and sports can open doors that might otherwise remain closed. These opportunities help children build confidence, discover their strengths, and pursue their dreams.
Your generosity removes financial barriers and helps families access the education and support their children need. It is an investment in parents, scholars, and stronger communities.
With 418 scholars and 237 families served in 2025–2026, our impact is meaningful—but the need continues. Together, we can reach more families and create more opportunities for children to thrive.
❤️ Give Today. Empower a Parent. Change a Child's Future.