SERVING OJAI VALLEY AND VENTURA COUNTY
Inclusive Early Childhood Spaces
The Seeds of Belonging program is a project of inclusion within a mission to address and prevent racism. We support the grownups who work with and care for young children, and we support staff teams and families working together through conversations and reflection on self and identity. Through this anti-bias, anti-racism work, we aim to create a world where each child is seen, respected and nurtured in their sense of self.
This work is foundational to restorative justice, to bullying-prevention and to supportive, connected communities.
Preschool teachers in the Ojai Valley asked for support for conversations with children about race, skin color and other differences.
And that was only the beginning.
We lean on expert advisors with extensive history in early childhood education, secure attachment, mental health and anti-racism and social justice work.
Their expertise informs how we work.
YOUR GIFTS SUPPORT OUR PROGRAMS
Seeds of Belonging: Inclusive Early Childhood Spaces offers innovative programming that requires your support.
Your gift enables supportive resources for teachers and families, and provides evidence-based anti-bias education for early childhood teachers and staff.
$500 - an arts-based interactive session with children
$1000 - a parent education session
$1,300 - an educator session reaching over 30 educators
$3,000 - a Spring retreat for educators at the Topa Institute