The recent Surgeon General's Advisory highlighted the powerful connection between parental mental health and children's long-term outcomes, making family engagement a crucial priority for district leaders. However, navigating conversations about mental health supports requires thoughtful strategies that acknowledge diverse cultural perspectives, address stigma, and build authentic partnerships with families. 

• Common challenges around engaging families in topics related to mental health.
• Evidence-based approaches for engaging families in mental health conversations. 
• How leading districts are successfully partnering with families from diverse backgrounds, including newcomer families, to create supportive environments where mental health conversations can thrive