Parents are expected to work closely with the larger group when making child-related decisions, being open to feedback and keeping firmly in mind the importance of balancing the needs of the child and family with the needs of the community. A young community demands tremendous energy from every member toward building physical structures, planning our future by consensus, and financially supporting ourselves and our dreams. It's not easy when you're new and you're child is young, and for that reason we are very unlikely to accept another family with children under 5 at this time. But if the challenge of working hard to create a fulfilling life with your children genuinely excites you, contact us to set up a weekend visit. After that, your family and the community can consider making the larger investment of a full-length visit.
Families choose between homeschooling and local public schools, in consultation with the group.
We value creative, caring and non-violent discipline. We strive for consistency among adults within the group, as guided by the parents' choices, while also realizing that part of the joy of community is the opportunity for a wide variety of personal interactions within a safe and caring environment. Child Care Hours for Parents. The current work quota is 43 hours a week and parents can claim a portion of these hours in child care. The precise amount of allowed child care credit varies depending on the age of the children and the needs of the family.