Family Integration System
Transform new family orientation from a single event into a sustained journey, delivered through trained room parent leaders at every grade level.
The Challenge
You've invested thousands to recruit each new family. But after enrollment, they're often left to figure out the community on their own: navigating cliques, unwritten rules, and inconsistent communication.
The result? First-year attrition, disengaged parents, and missed opportunities for lasting connection.
of families who leave cite "lack of community connection"
average cost to recruit one new family
days to make or break the new family experience
more expensive to recruit than retain
The Framework
A six-stage methodology that systematizes family integration and transforms room parents into community builders.
Connect new families to buddy families before school starts
Targeted events that break cliques and build relationships
Room parents create class-level community touchpoints
Structured communication at 30/60/90 day milestones
Early warning systems catch struggling families
Convert integrated families into ambassadors and leaders
Trusted By
"Our first-year retention jumped from 81% to 94% in one year. BELONG gave us the system we didn't know we needed."
Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Head of School, Westbrook Academy
"The room parent training alone was worth the investment. We finally have consistency across all grade levels."
Michael Chen
Director of Enrollment, Lakeview Day School
"New parents now tell us they felt welcomed from day one. That never happened before BELONG."
Jennifer Torres
Parent Association President, St. Andrew's Prep
Schools Served
Avg. Retention Increase
Satisfaction Rating
Families Integrated
Partnered with leading independent schools nationwide
The Timeline
Personalized welcome, buddy family matching, summer communication begins
New families meet each other and buddy families before returning family events
New family breakfast, room parent introductions, week-one check-in
Formal check-in, class-level coffee hosted by room parent, early warning review
Coffee with Head of School, satisfaction pulse, intervention for flagged families
Reflection event, feedback survey, transition to general community programming
The Backbone
Your room parents become trained, supported, and accountable leaders, not just "whoever volunteers."
Application process with clear criteria
90-minute workshop on communication & inclusion
Defined scope with documented expectations
Explicit responsibility to integrate newcomers
Clear protocols and feedback loops
Oversight structure for early problem-solving
Pre-written communications & event guides
End-of-year handoff for lasting quality
Mid-Year Solution
Some are thriving. Some are overwhelmed. Some have gone silent. And some have created more drama than community.
RESET is a 90-minute workshop that gets your room parent team back on track and set up to finish the year strong.
Best timing: January through March
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Ideal Fit
Not Sure Where to Start?
Every school's community is different. Different culture, different families, different pain points. A cookie-cutter solution won't work.
INSIGHT is a diagnostic assessment that uncovers exactly where your family integration and room parent systems are strong, where they're broken, and what to prioritize first.
Typical turnaround: 2-3 weeks
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Common Questions
Most schools launch within 6-8 weeks. We recommend starting in spring to be ready for summer communications with newly enrolled families.
One point person (often admission, advancement, or division head) plus buy-in from Head of School. Teachers attend a brief orientation; room parents attend training.
Great! We work with your existing structure. BELONG elevates and systematizes what you're already doing, filling gaps and adding accountability.
First-year retention rate, new family satisfaction scores, time-to-connection metrics, and annual fund participation among first-year families.
The Process
30 min to understand your needs
Customized scope and pricing
Team alignment and timeline
Customize and train
Go live with support
Ready to Start?
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call to learn how BELONG can transform your school's approach to family integration.
Typically respond within 24 hours