Parent & Family Programs helps University of Illinois parents and families develop the skills necessary to become effective coaches and mentors to their students by providing high-quality, accessible communications, tools, resources, and services. Parent & Family Programs works collaboratively with the Moms and Dads Associations to provide programs and support for parents.

Created in the 1920s, The Illini Moms Association and Illini Dads Association are the oldest known parent associations in the country.