R.O.O.T.S Youth Development Program

R.O.O.T.S. (Reaching Outside of Traditional Schooling) 

Youth+ Development Program, a community full of passionate educators that strive to bridge the gap in learning, teach self-sufficiency, and promote altruism within our local community. We offer hands-on, integrative life-skill workshops for ages 18mos-Adults! ROOTS is located in Georgetown, DE on a family homestead, 22424 Peterkins Rd.

ROOTS Offerings: -Weekly after school workshops on the homestead (12 week sessions) -Summer Camps on the homestead -Pop workshops & Field Trips on the homestead -Off-site workshops at local businesses -Foster Care Sponsorship opportunities -Adult & Teen workshops -Parent’s Night Out (themed drop offs) -Birthday Parties & Events -upROOTed: ROOTS Sponsored Field Trips & Community Service Homeschool Group -Grounded ROOTS Yoga.

ROOTS Mission: We believe there is a monumental need to heal the disconnection between the people themselves, and the earth that provides for us. We are inspired to help raise up a generation of children who are deeply connected to the world around them, have the knowledge and practical life skills to live self-sufficiently, while promoting altruism to build community. Introducing children to these skills at a young age will establish an amazing foundation for their futures.

ROOTS Pillars: Workshops/Events will incorporate our Pillars: Regenerative Farming, Nature Studies, Bushcraft, Animal Husbandry, and Homesteading. All workshops will integrate the teaching of healthy interpersonal skills (leadership, teamwork, communication, empathy, problem solving, etc) With each season of the year comes a new opportunity to learn! You will have hands-on opportunities to learn about: -Animal rearing -Gardening -Soap/candle making -Composting -Tree studies -Baking -Canning produce -Handmade things w/natural items -Making jams -Healthy communication skills/ conflict resolution -Problem-solving -Permaculture -Ecosystems -Foraging -Medicinal Plants/herbs -Egg Incubation ….and MUCH more!! ROOTS works with local libraries, other community farmers, and small businesses. If you are interested in working with us, please reach out! We would love to have increased community involvement!

ROOTS Community Initiative

Non-Profit Mission: A community- centered approach that strives to bridge the gap in traditional schooling, teaches self-sufficiency, and promotes altruism within our local community.

At ROOTS Community Initiative, we are sowing the seeds of empowerment, growth, and unity in our community. Our non-profit organization is dedicated to creating a thriving, inclusive, and sustainable world for all. We envision a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive, connect with nature, and contribute to a more compassionate and sustainable society. Our community is a diverse tapestry of people, abilities, and backgrounds, and we celebrate this diversity by nurturing an environment of understanding and collaboration.
Join us at ROOTS Community Initiative as we grow together, cultivate hope, and foster connections that will last a lifetime. Together, we are planting the seeds of a better tomorrow.

Current Community-Based Initiatives:
1. Job Readiness Program through Care Farming
2. Family-centered Community Service Projects
3. Homeschooling Community & Resource Building
4. Educational Self-Sufficiency Workshops
5. Yoga, Mindfulness, and Social-emotional Learning

ROOTS Community Initiative is partnered with Red Wiggler Care Farm, Care Farming Network, Trauma Specialists LLC, Child Inspired Youth Therapeutic Services, and Autism DE through POW&R Program.

ROOTS Community Initiative Vision of Care Farming:
At our serene homestead, we offer a unique job readiness program that equips adults & youth with practical skills and a nurturing environment. Through hands-on experience caring for animals, cultivating gardens, participants develop confidence, independence, and a sense of purpose. We will continue to work with Red Wiggler & other care farms alike to bring much needed programming to our community, with your help!

ROOTS Community Initiative was built on the platform of a very successful LLC– ROOTS Youth+ Development Program. ROOTS YDP has been in business for over 2yrs and had exponential growth from 30 students to over 500 students across all programming within just 2yrs! The demand for our programming just keeps increasing and we started to see SO many other ways to help our community beyond just workshops on our homestead. We wanted to take out the financial barrier, increase access of our programming to all, and begin to offer FREE programming to full families through multi-generational learning! So, our new non-profit was born—ROOTS Community Initiative!

Beyond simply educating & community building, we have a strong passion for mentoring youth and young adults to build a strong foundation in order to create the life they would like to live. We have done this by mentoring a few young adults & teens on our homestead through teaching executive functioning & job skills. We have piloted this program on a small level with a handful of young adults/teens over the course of the last 2yrs with incredibly GREAT success and wonderful feedback.

We are excited to take our program to the next level by officially expanding its reach. This includes involving more participants, developing tailored curriculum, establishing partnerships with professional organizations, broadening job opportunities, enhancing mentoring activities, and securing funding.

To contact our non-profit organization:

Email: talon@rootsCARES.org

Website:  https://rootscares.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rootsCARES

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