In the not too distant past, we raised our children with the help of extended families living nearby and neighbors in close knit communities. Today more families are fractured. Parents juggle work and parenting responsibilities.
Relatives are as likely to live across the country as across town.
And our children face challenges unimagined by prior generations. Without the advantage of the mentorship that once was common, parents need more help to successfully raise their kids. We celebrate the notions that all members of our community have strengths that can be built on and shared and that everyone can benefit from learning new skills and getting support. We welcome all members of the community and strive to nurture and cultivate the diversities that contribute to our vibrant community. We cherish our children and pledge to help make our community safe, inviting, creative, enriching and nourishing for them.