Values

• Whole-Family Wellness. Children thrive when their parents are supported. We care for the entire family system.

• Evidence-Based Compassion. We combine rigorous research with deep empathy, using proven interventions while honoring each family's unique story and strengths.

• Mental Health as Social Justice. We recognize that mental health struggles don't happen in a vacuum—they're deeply connected to systemic inequities, discrimination, and access to resources. True healing requires addressing not just individual symptoms, but the broader social and political forces that impact family well-being. We're committed to advocacy and working toward systems change alongside individual care.

• Authentic Partnership. We show up as real people, working alongside families as collaborators rather than distant experts. Our own life experiences inform our genuine connections with those we serve.

• Prevention and Empowerment. We build resilience before crisis hits, strengthening attachment relationships and teaching strategies that help families navigate challenges together for generations to come.

Mission

Secure Start empowers families to thrive by providing evidence-based mental health support that honors both children and parents. We believe that when parents are supported, children flourish; when families are strong, communities are transformed.

Through research-informed interventions, inclusive care, and authentic partnership, we help families build secure attachments and lasting resilience while working toward a more just and equitable mental health system for all.