The Future is Bright for Families

BackPack Beginnings is a community-based organization that serves as a vital gap-filler for families. Listen as founder Parker White shares her vision for the future, one where families not only have access to essential support, but also experience welcoming, choice-based services that truly meet their needs.

Parker highlights the “welcome surprises” that have helped sustain families, emphasizing the importance of dignity, respect, and choice in how support is delivered. She also reflects on the organization’s commitment to changing the stigma and narratives around why families seek help, and what meaningful help actually looks like.

In addition, Parker discusses her hopes for removing key barriers, such as transportation, that prevent families from accessing the resources they need. She envisions a future where trust and respect are central, and where families are empowered to make choices that support their well-being.

With Parker White and the BackPack Beginnings team leading the way, the future is bright for families.

This recording is produced by Institute for Family, using interviews recorded by StoryCorps.