Education
Creating strong foundations
Access to educational opportunities creates a strong foundation for adulthood and building generational wealth. Every learner deserves cultural and relational support for every transition.
Our educational programs aim to:
Build the capacity of parents and service providers for partnership.
Engage intentionally with Black children, youth, and the adults in their lives.
Improve life outcomes for Black children and youth across transitions.
Programs
Family Engagement Program
The Family Engagement program promotes family and community involvement within Black and other historically marginalized communities. We offer learning workshops, community events, advocacy, resources, and 1:1 support to ensure our children have all the available resources to thrive from cradle to career. As part of this program, you’ll have the opportunity to join the Black Parents Alliance, to advocate for policies that support the success of Black families and scholars in Tacoma. We look forward to serving you and your family.
For more information or to hear about our latest events, fill out the online interest form.
The Male Involvement Program
The Male Involvement Program (MIP) is a youth violence prevention program aimed at middle school males of color who attend Lister Elementary, First Creek Middle School, Stewart Middle School, or Gray Middle School. Students enrolled in MIP receive mentoring and direction from adult males of color to develop alternate options for reducing conflict, manage anger, and avoid violence through structured dialogue, culture specific exercises, and group mentoring. Mentors check in with youth using a tailored curriculum to discuss different topics that are relevant to their day-to-day experiences in school and their broader community.
Information about how to get involved can be found at participating schools or by filling out the online interest form.
The Black Parents Alliance
The Black Parents Alliance, part of the Family Engagement Program, works within the community to discuss relevant topics, gain information, and make decisions to improve the education of our children. We advocate for policies that improve the intellectual, social, and emotional success of Black scholars and families; empower and give voice to the concerns and successes of Black families and scholars in Tacoma; and mobilize allies within the community to highlight the need for more robust systems of support for Black scholars.
To learn more or get involved, fill out the online interest form.