Protective Factors & Early Intervention

Our Priorities
Written By Kait Fedro

Strong foundations start early

Expand and enhance supports for children ages 0-5 and their families to improve present and future functioning.

 

why this matters to our community

Early childhood experiences shape the path for lifelong health, learning, and resilience. By expanding and enhancing supports for children ages 0–5 and their families, we strengthen the protective factors that help young people thrive—safe relationships, nurturing environments, and access to resources that build stability.

This priority aligns with OCOF’s mission to create a cohesive, responsive system of care by ensuring families have the support they need before challenges become crises. When we invest early, we invest in the future of our entire community.

Kait Fedro

Kaitlin “Kait” Fedro is the System of Care Coordinator with Our Community Our Future, where she develops resources, programming, and collaborative tools to strengthen supports for youth and families across the Heart of Texas region. Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in her lived experience with a mental health disorder that began in early adolescence, her role as a mother to a young, neurodivergent child, and her background as an early childhood development professional. Outside of work, Kait enjoys reading with an extra-large cup of coffee and visiting favorite community spots with her family.

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