STRENGTHENING FAMILIES. TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES. CHANGING TRAJECTORIES.


EVERY CAREGIVER SEEN.
EVERY VOICE HEARD.
EVERY FAMILY PREPARED.
A VILLAGE TO STAND BEHIND THEM

Rooted Advocacy Network, Inc. empowers families and communities by removing barriers, strengthening advocacy capacity, and creating meaningful experiences that build confidence, expand opportunities, and create lasting impact.

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MEET OUR
FOUNDER

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Krista's Experience


Before taking this course, I knew I wanted to support children in my community; I just wasn't sure what that looked like. Even though I don't have school-age children, I wanted to learn how I could be part of the solution. Jasmine created a space where everyone felt welcomed and empowered to learn.

Her passion for child advocacy is contagious, and the knowledge she shared gave me a much better understanding of how to advocate for children and families within our public school system. I'm grateful for this experience and for the confidence it gave me to get involved and make a difference.


Nicole's Experience

"This course delivered everything it promised and more! It provided valuable knowledge and resources in a way that was easy to understand and apply. Most importantly, it gave me the confidence to advocate for children and families navigating complex situations. I initially worried the course wouldn't be relevant to me, but I couldn't have been more wrong. I'm so glad I participated!"

Discipline Disparities

African American students account for approximately 23% of enrollment across Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools, yet 12.7% received disciplinary action during the 2024–2025 school year, compared with 7.3% of White students.

Effective Teacher Access:

During the 2024–2025 school year, approximately half of minority students attending Title I schools in Rutherford County and Murfreesboro City Schools were taught by teachers classified as ineffective under Tennessee's accountability measures.

Students in Foster Care:

26% of students in foster care in Rutherford County Schools' reported cohort dropped out during the 2024–2025 school year.

The Numbers Tell the story.

the village

can change the narrative.


These statistics represent more than educational challenges. They reflect real children, families, and communities navigating barriers to opportunity. 

At Rooted, we believe meaningful change begins when families are equipped to advocate, barriers are removed, and communities come together to ensure EVERY child has the opportunity to thrive.
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What is the R.O.O.T.E.D process?

Recognize
 (Identify Needs)

We consult with families to understand their concerns, strengths, and goals and identify how we can support them.

Organize
(Create a Plan)

We work alongside families to identify practical next steps toward their goals

Offer support
 (resource connection)

We connect families with resources, services, and opportunities that help remove barriers

Teach
(Opportunities for growth)

We offer learning opportunities that build practical skills, strengthen advocacy capacity, and support families in everyday life. 

Empower
(Provide Ongoing Support)

We provide ongoing support, encouragement, and guidance as families put their knowledge into action. 

Dedicate
(Build the Village)

We create opportunities for families to share their knowledge, support others, and use their strengths to help the village grow. 

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