About Us
We Want to Increase Every Child’s Opportunity
At Parents Step Ahead (PSA), we are dedicated to empowering parents and transforming communities through an innovative, evidence-based approach.
Our programs are designed to help parents become champions of their children’s success, while meeting the highest standards of effectiveness, scalability, and cultural relevance.
Our Mission
Empowering parents to support their children's success by providing the knowledge, resources, and guidance needed to navigate the complexities of education and personal development.
Our Vision
To create a future where every child can achieve their fullest potential by transforming families into powerful advocates and active participants in their children’s education, especially in communities where support is needed most.
“Every home is a university and the parents are the teachers”
Mahatma Gandhi.
Inclusive Terminology.
At Parents Step Ahead (PSA), our commitment to inclusion and belonging is reflected in our approach to parenting education. We recognize that families come in diverse forms and structures, and it is essential to use terminology that is inclusive, respectful, and representative of all caregiving relationships. Here’s how we achieve this:
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Primary Caregivers -Definition: Individuals primarily responsible for a child’s daily care, including biological parents, adoptive parents, and other significant figures. Commitment: We use this term to acknowledge the central role of those who provide everyday care, regardless of their legal or biological relationship to the child.
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Guardians -Definition: Individuals legally or informally responsible for a child’s well-being, including relatives or family friends who step into this role. Commitment: By using this term, we honor those who provide stability and care, recognizing both formal guardianship and informal caregiving roles.
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Foster Parents -Definition: Individuals who offer temporary care for children in the foster care system. Commitment: We use this term to specifically recognize those who provide crucial support and care for children during periods of transition.
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Extended Family Members -Definition: Relatives such as aunts, uncles, grandparents, and cousins who are involved in a child’s life. Commitment: This term reflects the important role that extended family plays in supporting and enriching a child’s development.
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Kinship Caregivers -Definition: Family members or close friends who take on caregiving responsibilities due to circumstances preventing the child’s biological parents from providing care. Commitment: We use this term to recognize and support the vital role of relatives who provide care and stability for children in challenging situations.
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Adoptive Parents -Definition: Individuals who have legally adopted a child and are responsible for their upbringing. Commitment: This term is used to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of those who have chosen to build their family through adoption.
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Co-Parents -Definition: Individuals who share parenting responsibilities, whether through marriage, divorce, or separation. Commitment: We use this term to reflect the shared responsibilities and collaborative efforts of parenting, regardless of the relationship between co-parents.
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Support Systems -Definition: Individuals who provide emotional, financial, or practical support to a child and their family, including mentors, community members, and family friends. Commitment: This broad term recognizes the diverse forms of support that contribute to a child’s well-being and acknowledges the importance of community involvement.
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Single Parents -Definition: Individuals raising children on their own, without a partner. Commitment: We use this term to honor the strength and resilience of single parents who manage all aspects of caregiving independently.
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Stepparents -Definition: Individuals who are married to a child’s biological parent and play a significant role in the child’s life. Commitment: This term acknowledges the important role that stepparents play in blended family dynamics.
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Non-Biological Parents -Definition: Individuals who are not related to the child by blood but are involved in parenting roles, such as partners of biological parents or close family friends. Commitment: We use this term to include all individuals who contribute to parenting, recognizing their essential role in a child’s life.
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Family Partners -Definition: All adults involved in a child's upbringing, including those who may not have a traditional parenting role but are important to the child's life. Commitment: This term reflects the collaborative nature of caregiving and the importance of every individual who supports a child’s development.
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Caregiving Adults -Definition: All adults responsible for the care and upbringing of children, including relatives, mentors, and community members. Commitment: This inclusive term ensures that all adults who contribute to a child's upbringing are recognized and valued.