Restore the Village

A family-centered program that strengthens family relationships, builds parents’ voice in their children’s education, and connects families with the support around them.

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Who: Parents and caregivers
Where: Family Justice Center and with families directly
Format: Twelve-week parenting course, plus one-on-one family support
Led by: Deziana Torres, MSW

Overview

Restore the Village helps families address generational trauma, advocate for their children’s education and get more involved at school. The goal is stronger families, fewer missed school days and a community of support around every child.

Families can join our twelve-week parenting course, held once a week, and work one-on-one with our team. Each family gets coaching built around their own strengths and priorities, plus referrals to community classes and support groups.

We work alongside the Family Justice Center, the Contra Costa County Probation Department and Antioch Unified School District, so families can reach a full network of resources.

Family support

Four steps, led by your family

Our one-on-one support follows four steps. Families lead every step, can skip anything and can take a break at any time.

1

Intake conversation

45–60 minutes

A conversation, not a questionnaire. We start with your family’s strengths, then talk about what matters most to you.
2

Family ecomap

20–30 minutes

Together we map the people, places and resources around your family: who helps, which connections are growing, and where more support could help.
3

Goal-setting

30–45 minutes

Your family picks one goal and decides what success looks like. We agree on small, specific next steps and who will do what.
4

Follow-up

At each check-in

We check in on what’s gone well, what’s changed and what support would help now. Goals can be kept, adjusted or replaced.

What families can expect

Your family, your way

You lead

You decide what we talk about, who is included, and which goals to work on.

Private by default

What you share stays with the Bridge Builders team working with your family. The only exception is if someone may be at risk of harm, which we’ll talk through with you.