Family Policy Statement
This family policy statement is what I intend to use as a guide towards creating and building a welcoming school environment when I start my own school. Be it a daycare, preschool or elementary.
Focus on the Family
What I have found to be true through personal experience, is that if the parents/caregivers of a child aren't doing well in any way (spiritually, mentally, physically or emotionally) it affects the entire family especially the children. Therefore, Focus on the Family is a great resource that caters to the entire wellbeing of the family speaking on various topics concerning marriage, parenting, culture, etc.
Mumsnet
This is an online forum where mostly mothers post and ask questions, vent, or share tips on raising children. To join, you have the options of using Facebook, Google, or Apple to participate. With lots of parents’ child rearing in isolation, it’s a great way to form community.
https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/parenting
WIC This is a food program that a pregnant woman can sign up for. Once they qualify based on their income, they receive a card that enables them pay for some of the groceries. It doesn't cover a lot but it does ease financial burden. They qualify until their child turns 5. https://referrals.helpmegrowwa.org/benefit_finder/wic?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwz42xBhB9EiwA48pT70Z1w1WzhDO9l8KQHJJMIwF9Kq9F1SdAIZ_x3f-1cuqEW7lKPGScXhoC0ykQAvD_BwE
Erica Komisar is a psychoanalyst, parent coach and author. She has authored the books "Being there" which speaks about the importance of mothers being present in the first 3 years of life and her second book covers parenting adolescents in this age of anxiety. She has seminars that teach parents on great parenting tips while providing ways forward for parents who feel they "messed up". https://www.ericakomisar.com/
Nurse Family practitioner is a program that mentors a pregnant woman up until their child turns 2 years. They provide advice, counselling, steer the pregnant woman to the right resources needed such as lactation, mental health resources, etc.
Momco
Re/engage
This is a group centered form of therapy for married people who are doing great and those on the rocks. It's both for the newly married, veterans and even couples in blended families. Couples first attend large group meetings then are put in a closed group with other couples where they study a book together , get insight and form friendships for 16 weeks. This is something my husband and I have been a part of and it was great to know we weren't the only ones struggling in marriage!