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WE-Empower Family​​

WE–Empower Family (WEF) is a culturally grounded 10-week coaching intensive designed to strengthen the mental, emotional, and relational well-being of Black and African American families, while remaining inclusive of other historically marginalized families in Oakland.​​

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Rooted in Culture-Based Transformative Coaching® (CBTC), the WEF model supports both caregivers and children through a parallel process that uplifts family systems from within. Caregivers build tools for emotional regulation and advocacy, while children explore identity and expression through SIMBA/NALA Playgroups.
 

After the 10-week experience, families remain connected through the WE–Empower Family Alumni Association (WEFAA) — a year-round community of learning, leadership, and healing.

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Together, WEF creates measurable change in parenting confidence, school engagement, family connection, and long-term community resilience.

Trauma-Informed Mental Health Support

As part of our long-term healing approach, Village-Connect now offers culturally responsive mental health support for alumni families through our new Clinical Director, Colette Katuala and our partnership with Focused Clinical Solutions.

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These services are trauma-informed, family-centered, and exclusive to graduates of the WEF 10-week core program. Support includes optional virtual or in-person sessions, group therapy opportunities, and referrals for specialized care—all grounded in cultural humility and healing justice frameworks.

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This collaboration reflects our belief that community care and clinical care must work together to support the full wellbeing of families.

Goals and Outcomes

Common Areas Addressed:

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  • Communication

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  • Parenting issues for different stages;
    such as separation anxiety, depression or discipline.

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  • Blended family issues

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  • School dropout prevention

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  • Anger or stress management


 
​Benefits of the Intensive Coaching:

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  • Empowerment of all members within the cohort

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  • Improved communication

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  • Stronger relationships

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  • Improved ability to make decisions

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  • Improved day-to-day living

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  • Conflict resolution

Register for WEF

This section is under construction.

Registration Functionality is not yet available but is coming soon.

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