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THE MISSION of Talitha Koum is to alter the trajectory of families mired in multi-generational urban poverty in the Kate Ross area of South Waco, Texas — to bring the hope and help they need to rise up. Within a faith-based environment, Talitha Koum improves outcomes through an intensive care Nurture Center program, a comprehensive Parenting Program, and a summer swimming program.

Talitha Koum Institute

The Nurture Center
(Intensive, comprehensive care for families with young children.)

Swimming Pool Program

Therapeutic Nursery

Birth-to-five care with clinical focus on mental health alongside cognitive learning through High/Scope curriculum Naomi’s LAP
(Loving Attentive Participation)

Baby Mentoring program by volunteers

Family Assistance
Counseling

• Learning Disability testing & remediation

• Parenting classes

• Enrichment opportunities

Guidance & assistance w/:
• Education
• Job training
• Employment
• Addiction recovery
• Life skills

Nurse/Family Partnership
(Program under development

Weekly visits into the homes of children enrolled in Therapeutic Nursery.

• Recreational swimming weekday afternoons throughout the summer months

• Training for local lifeguards

• Jobs for neighborhood youth

• Pool used by schools, child care centers, churches, other summer programs for youth