Black Parent Outreach: An Initiative to Include & Inform

In partnership with Northside Community Involvement, Inc, we are excited to announce the Black Parent Outreach: An Initiative to Include & Inform.

The purpose of this group is to help spread awareness of the characteristics and disparities of developmental, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, and social disorders /disabilities to practitioners and Black families. Ultimately, this group will help to build trust between communities as well as a sense of understanding for caregivers so that they are equipped with information to help bridge the gap with identification and problems with disparities.

Info: Door prizes for the 1st two families to arrive

Info: "Shanique Ampiah, MD, DABPN, FAPA is a fellowship trained and double-board certified Child/Adolescent and Adult psychiatrist who believes in the power of early intervention and its ability to change the trajectory of psychiatric illness.

Dr. Ampiah provides comprehensive, compassionate care and works to align with her patients and their families to achieve the best overall outcome while employing a biopsychosocial model guided by empiric data. She also focuses on behavioral intervention foremost with medications only when indicated.

Dr. Ampiah values the spirit of collaboration and will work alongside your child’s care team, including teachers, therapists and pediatricians to ensure that your child’s mental and physical health are on a path to wellness. "

Info: Aire teaches financial literacy and creates customized financial game plans that give families peace of mind and a clear path to their goals. She helps parents:
• Protect their families with life insurance and legal services like wills, trusts, and estate planning.
• Plan for the future with investments, retirement planning, and college savings for their children.
• Build stability with mortgages, home and auto insurance, and children’s savings and investment accounts.

As a wife and business owner, Aire understands the importance of planning for both today’s needs and tomorrow’s possibilities—especially for parents raising children with unique challenges. Her passion is helping families—especially those raising children with disabilities—break free from financial stress and create a lasting legacy of security and opportunity for the next generation.

Info: Shawnta Pride, a proud West Helena, Arkansas native, made Florida home in high school and went on to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Bethune-Cookman University and Nova Southeastern University. A former educator and school leader with over 12 years in Duval County Public Schools, Shawnta has also served as an adjunct professor and currently brings her leadership skills to The Daniels Law Firm as firm administrator. She’s a devoted mom of two and an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., known for her passion for education, service, and community empowerment. Shawnta and her daughters were faced with a tragic life-changing situation in May 2015. Due to a bad car accident, Shawnta's oldest daughter was left with a Traumatic Brain Injury. With no hesitation, of course Shawnta became her advocate and primary care giver.

Info: Since 2024 Everett Johnson has been the Director responsible for overseeing Personalized Education Plan (PEP) scholarships at Step Up For Students. With ten years of committed service to the organization, he derives satisfaction from collaborating with the program management team. Presently, he plays an active role throughout the organization to ensure seamless operations and achieve successful outcomes. Additionally, he has contributed as a trainer and manager within our operations department.

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