Berkley FIP Portal

Access the private Family Involvement Program portal

The Berkley Family Involvement Program, Inc., or FIP, focuses on advancing and promoting the educational experience of young children, their parents, teachers and community. Parents are encouraged to participate in FIP opportunities, which we consider more than just a parent-teacher organization.

Ways to Get Involved

FIP stands as an independent, non-profit organization with a board of directors. Although FIP is a separate organization, it shares a vision and supports the the Berkley Child and Family Development Center. Aside from the board, there are many special positions or committees allowing for participation in FIP. For details on positions and committees, please refer to the family handbook (PDF)

FIP meets monthly to discuss the fundraising, community events and education programs that are provided by the involved parents, teachers and community to support our children. FIP invites all families and staff to attend and give input during the monthly meetings. If you are unable to attend, comments can be sent to the room reps or board for sharing.

Support the FIP

We have two donation opportunities to help keep FIP running.

Gift fund

FIP collects money from parents at the start of the school year to then give to teachers and staff as a thank you on their birthdays and at the holiday season. This ensures that teachers receive a uniform amount regardless of their size of classroom or respective class donations. We request that parents contribute $125 for each child they have at Berkley, or a portion if unable to give the full amount. As FIP is a 501(c)3, the donation is tax deductible. We hope to have 100% participation to show love to the staff who love our kids like we do.

Activity budget

The FIP annual budget is roughly $2,500. This covers educational seminars, fall and spring events, Month of the Young Child activities in April, a small contribution toward the music teacher and other small miscellaneous expenses.