The mission of It Takes A Village is to empower parents through education, advocacy, and networking. We provide tools necessary for enduring the challenges our families face in a positive and motivational manner. By improving the lives of parents we bring happiness and comfort back to the family.
Education
By educating parents, we:
- Explore self-help methods for stress reduction
- Explore treatment options
- Discuss ways to incorporate the child's needs without disrupting the family balance
Advocacy
We support parents as they develop skills to advocate on behalf of their child by:
- Encouraging parents to embrace their own knowledge of their child
- Providing references for books, websites, articles and round-table discussion on a variety of topics
- Offering professional speakers
Networking
Through positive interactions with others, we network to:
- Reclaim personal happiness and family joy
- Provide and suggest social activities to encourage individual growth
- Utilize the vast resources that our parents provide
Education
By educating parents, we:
- Explore self-help methods for stress reduction
- Explore treatment options
- Discuss ways to incorporate the child's needs without disrupting the family balance
Advocacy
We support parents as they develop skills to advocate on behalf of their child by:
- Encouraging parents to embrace their own knowledge of their child
- Providing references for books, websites, articles and round-table discussion on a variety of topics
- Offering professional speakers
Networking
Through positive interactions with others, we network to:
- Reclaim personal happiness and family joy
- Provide and suggest social activities to encourage individual growth
- Utilize the vast resources that our parents provide