Parenting Education for All
We propose a United States Postal Service stamp
honoring the fundamental contributions of parenting education to American society
March 4, 2026
In the NY Times Sunday Magazine 9/9/2025 bit.ly/3JA6Egf Liza St. James wrote,
“Stamps
have become
one of few
truly national platforms for visual art.”
1909
Founded in 1909, the American Home Economics Association was renamed,
in 1994, the American Association for Family and Consumer Sciences.
1938
The National Council
on Family Relations
was founded in 1938.
Parenting education has been part
of American culture for over 100 years.
Important milestones for two long-established organizations are approaching: �120 years for AAFCS, 90 years for NCFR. More recently formed associations, like the National Parenting Education Network, are also marking significant anniversaries.
1996
The National Parenting Education Network, now incorporated, was founded in 1996 as an informal group of parenting professionals.
We propose a
United States
Postal Service
stamp honoring
parenting education.
Parenting education
is about the process,
not the person.
Youth, adults —
parents and those who are not parents
— and society at large all benefit.
Parenting educators — and parents — know that the work is transformative
in multiple ways. It . . .
Promotes
social-
emotional
learning
Builds
resilience in individuals and communities
Supports children’s
healthy development
We all benefit when parents and caregivers have the skills and support they need to raise children well.
Let’s bring broader awareness
to this important issue.
Parenting education
benefits individuals
and society at large:
business, government
and nonprofits.
“Stamps should celebrate the
American experience and honor
enduring contributions to
American society on a theme
of widespread national appeal
and significance.”
We believe that a stamp honoring parenting
education meets the stated USPS criteria:
The USPS selects themes
based on public support.
.
The Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
recommends approval of a proposal
based on the number of letters of
support they receive.
.
Proposals receiving tens of thousands
of letters are most likely to be approved.
Creating a stamp takes time . . .
Proposals must submitted at least three years in advance
of proposed issuance.
Let’s start now.
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To rally support Parents Forum will…
We need your help!
Send a letter of support to the Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee.
�Download a sample letter at parentsforum.org/advocacy or write in your own words. Say why you support creation of a stamp honoring parenting education. Mention your experience as a parent, young person, parent leader, parenting educator, or other community role.
Use your organization’s letterhead, if you represent one, or
write as a private citizen and mail your letter individually to:
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
Attn: Stamp Development
475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 3300
Washington DC 20260-3501
Please send your letter by April 3rd, which is National Parenting Education Day,
or at the latest, by June 1, 2026.
Thank you!
Parenting education is not just “would-be-nice-to-have”.
It is essential! Unfortunately, it occupies a cultural blind spot that we must address across all age levels and in all sectors.
Please share our idea – and these resources – with others: individuals, community leaders and organizations!
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We appreciate your support for creation of
a USPS stamp honoring parenting education.