Although researchers have found that family involvement impacts educational outcomes for children, there remains a dearth of knowledge regarding the connection between strengthening families and children's academic success. This study examined what parents' perceptions regarding the internal and external factors that strengthen families who face economic disadvantage are and how parents' perceptions of what strengthens families relate to children's academic outcomes. Using thematic analysis, this qualitative study explored the perceptions of economically disadvantaged parents (n = 33) regarding the internal and external factors that strengthen families and how this relates to children's academic achievement. Strong families communicate respectfully with each other, spend time together, and are active in the community. Further, participating in extracurricular activities strengthens families. In addition, the inclusion of agency/organizational oversight and accountability of student progress, along with access to educational resources, are important for economically disadvantaged families. As education begins in the home, families who encourage communication, extracurricular activities, quality family time, and social capital are setting their children up for success in schools.