About Our Children's Story, Inc.
The Birth of Our Children's Story, Inc.
Our Children's Story, Inc. prior to it having its name, was a small support group that took place one per month on a Sunday in a Library. After hosting these meetings for a period, Libra began to research what it would take to start a business helping her son's peers and their families navigate the special needs arena.
Libra decided that a 501c3 would be the best option to execute her mission to serve her people. In 2016 Libra was granted the nonprofit status for Our Children's Story, Inc. in honor of her oldest son Anthony David Hicks Jr.
Our Children's Story, Inc. brings awareness to Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy which are the 2 primary diagnosis Anthony Jr. has. Throughout this journey of building an entity that is in honor of such a beautiful little boy we've been able to serve over 500 families through our programs and services. We've provided everything from:
- Doctor Appointments
- Prescriptions
- Medical Supplies
- Health and Wellness Service
- Donated to Funeral Funds
- Sent Mom is Worthy Gifts to Breast Cancer Patients.
- Advocacy Service
With the assistance of Zoom and Facebook, we are able to offer virtual services and programs for families across the world to participate in.
MISSION, VISION & VALUES
Mission
Our Children's s Story, Inc. has been created in honor of my oldest son Anthony D. Hicks Jr. his travel in life is one of strength and courage. We will Inspire, Uplift, Encourage, and Educate families who support loved ones with disabilities. We want to make sure that families have access to resources and opportunities to regain hope within their trying situations.
Vision
Our Children's Story, Inc. is growing to be an organization that supports the disability community in areas that require a level of income access that most of us do not have. Services and Programs insurance will not cover. We desire to bridge the unmet gap within the disability community. We will in the next 5-7yrs be able to offer the following as consistent programs and services under this organization.
- Family and Marital Counseling
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Respite Services
- Quarterly Grant Opportunities
- Therapeutic Center for children and their caregivers
- Support Groups for Fathers, Mothers, Siblings, Caregivers, and Families
- Financial Planning Services & Workshops
- Advocacy Assistance
- Virtual Assitance for those with no ability to leave their home
- Contract with County Schools to offer programs to the special needs students virtually.
- Training hub for CPR and CNA's
These are the programs and services we will offer to bridge the unmet gap within the disability community to ensure the quality of life is achieved.
Values
Our Children's Story, Inc. believes in inclusive opportunities for everyone. This organization prides itself on love, respect, and understanding of all people with absolutely no judgments. We believe in providing authenticity as well as honesty to everyone we come in contact with. "To be the change we wish to see, we 1st have to conduct ourselves as such".