IC.A.R.E Association, LLC

Established since 2016

The C.A.R.E philosophy was first coined in 2017 by association founder, Dr. Sheppard, in her finalized graduate project entitled, "T.E.A.M Social" a youth social club which combined various engagement platforms for youth (ages 12-17) to connect with like-minded peers for emotional support and develop accountability partnerships. T.E.A.M provided a blueprint for our association's operation and structure from Fall 2017- Spring 2020.

Due to the indescribable impact of the Covid-pandemic, C.A.R.E was rebranded in 2021 to include the 5th value; Integrity. Since the start of dissertation research, IC.A.R.E has grown from an evidenced-based thesis and into a community's pledged promise.

A promise to care! A promise to counteract the negative impact of the 4 agents of culture change; a promise to apply the values established AND remove the limitations of personal and professional development regardless of the intersectionality of one's identity.

ICARE associates, volunteers, interns, and awarded demonstrators are individuals, families, professionals, agencies, programs, and communities aiming towards one goal: Holistic Development through Higher Ground Leadership.

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Motto, Mission, Purpose

Motto: "Just when the caterpillar thought life was over, it turned into a butterfly."

Mission: To provide lifelong training, education, inspiration, support, sponsorship, and/or investment to individuals, families, & communities' holistic development regardless of the adverse experiences of childhood.

Purpose: To bridge the generational and cultural gaps in youth and professionals for greater access to educational programs/studies, explorational travel, and/or micro-credentialing.