OUR MISSION
We believe in a world where every child can dream without the weight of invisible burdens. Where mental health is not a privilege, but a right. And where solutions are rooted in the humanness that binds us all. This is where the work starts, with us alongside you.
Our Commitment
We, the advocates of The Joy Fund Act, believe that the path to academic success lies in the cultivation of mental and emotional well-being within our educational institutions. We assert that every child deserves an environment that nurtures their full potential while fostering resilience, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence.
With the Joy Fund Act, we envision a future where:
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EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE IS INTEGRAL TO CURRICULUM
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MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT IS ACCESSIBLE
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TEACHERS ARE TRAINED IN TRAUMA-INFORMED PRACTICES
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INCLUSIVITY AND CULTURAL COMPETENCE ARE PRIORITIZED
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PARENTAL ENGAGEMENT IS ENCOURAGED
We champion the integration of emotional intelligence programs into the curriculum, ensuring students develop social skills, empathy, and self-awareness alongside academic knowledge.
We advocate for easy access to mental health professionals and resources in schools, normalizing mental health care and early intervention strategies.
We recognize the importance of training educators in trauma-informed practices, enabling them to create safe and supportive learning environments.
We stress the need for inclusive and culturally competent practices in schools, ensuring every student feels valued, respected, and supported.
We believe in promoting parental involvement in mental and emotional well-being initiatives, fostering collaboration between home and school.
OUR PROGRAMS
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THE POTENTIAL FRAMEWORK
The Potential Framework is a transformative approach for underperforming schools, focusing on nurturing strengths, integrating social-emotional learning, fostering community engagement, promoting professional development, and leveraging data-driven decision-making.
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THE EMOTIONS ACADEMY
18-week Positive Behavioral Intervention Program helps students improve their behavior through a fun and effective "In-venture" - an inner journey of self-discovery. The program aims to boost self-awareness, explore personal strengths and weaknesses, and teach mindful strategies for managing emotions.
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THE MENTAL ATHLETES ACADEMY
The Mental Athletes Academy empowers teachers with evidence-based workshops that promote teachers' mental well-being and performance. Our engaging sessions equip educators with strategies to cultivate resilience, goal-setting, stress management, and growth mindset, helping them and their students thrive academically and personally.