The Mission of SPARK

Supporting Parents and At Risk Kids (SPARK) is a non-profit organization designed to provide early identification, evaluation, and training resources for vulnerable infants, children, youth, and parents. SPARK embraces a mission to serve the Washington D.C. community by:
•    igniting the potential of children and youth in jeopardy
•    maximizing the impact of early intervention services
•    expanding access to services for at-risk infants
•    fostering ongoing engagement in young families

Services central to the accomplishment of these goals include:
•    conducting developmental evaluations
•    referring eligible families for appropriate  interventions
•    providing trainings for teen mothers and families with a focus on attachment, child rearing                      strategies, behavior management,  health care and development, utilizing existing community           resources , and promoting self-advocacy
•    supporting achievements and responsibility in vulnerable youth through community recognition