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Raising Our Children Initiative (ROCI - "ROCKY")
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Raising Our Children Initiative (ROCI - "ROCKY")
"If a community values its children, it must cherish their parents."
Dr. John Bowlby
Welcome!
At the heart of Raising Our Children is our faith, with Jesus Christ as the center. Together we are so much stronger than we are alone. When we share our joys and support one another in our challenges, our whole community benefits.
We want you to feel cherished, appreciated, accepted and loved.
Raising Our Children is a collaborative effort by parents, with parents, for parents, to help strengthen families with children of all ages. We will accomplish this through social media and community-wide events including speakers, workshops, bulletin articles and book clubs.
The purpose of this page is to provide:- Encouragement
- Information
- Support
- Resources (websites, book recommendations)
Facilitators
Lauren Broadbent is a licensed professional counselor with extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and their parents, especially those affected by trauma.
Christine Gibson is the guidance counselor at Christ the King School and has 25 years of experience in education. She has her Masters Degree in School Counseling and her Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Lesley Iwinski, MD has been a parenting coach and educator for almost 20 years. As a retired Family Physician, her knowledge and experience give her a unique perspective that empowers and encourages parents, teachers, and anyone who loves and works with children.
Stephanie Judge is a Clinical Health Psychologist and is excited to share information and tools that can help parents and their children achieve well-being in mind, body, and spirit.
Madonna Minion is a retired nurse and mother of six whose experience, knowledge, and creativity make her an essential part of the ROCI Team.
Monica Wertzler is a grandmother with a wealth of experience raising children, and brings her love for families and enthusiasm to supporting the ROCI Team whenever she can.The development of a child's faith has its seed in the warmth, safety, and
relationships within their family. Church doesn't begin in the building...
