This chapter examines the powerful role of parent engagement in supporting newcomer families as they navigate school systems and resettle in unfamiliar communities. Using an Artistic-Based Engagement Ethnography (ABEE) approach, the study centers on Lula, a single mother from Ethiopia living in Canada, and her four children, who participated as co-researchers. Through interviews, cultural probes, and creative artifacts, the research captures their challenges, strengths, and evolving relationships with educators. The findings underscore how culturally responsive practices, trust-building, and small acts of kindness can enhance academic success, emotional well-being, and a sense of belonging. Lula’s transformation—from a determined newcomer to a community leader—offers insight into the resilience families demonstrate when their voices are heard. The study emphasizes the need for trauma-informed, empathetic, and inclusive educational environments that recognize families as partners. By elevating personal narratives, this research provides practical implications for school leaders and policymakers striving to create equitable, socially just learning communities.