Vision – Step-families Leading the Way

Jeff is inspired by the reputation/image of step-families totally transforming as these families become seen as a force for good in the world (e.g., by taking a lead in volunteerism)

Vision – Family Being Continuous

<from Chris, based on discussion we had about the project reflecting an image of a rope in a circle, not a straight line like tug of war with the child(ren) in the middle)

When I think of the circle versus the rope, I think of a family being continuous not fragmented…
The idea of a continuous family is one where a child can

• talk about what happened with her step-sister to biological mother
• introduce her mother’s co-worker to her dad and step-mom.
• have safe relationships across families and know it is OK to like/love her step-parents/siblings without hurting the “real family”
• A place where her life exists across and within these families in a way that is fluid not blocked by walls of hurt and hatred.

This what I want for Caroline , Emma and Sam.