About Us
Mission & Vision
Mission
The Mission of Somali Parents Advocacy Center for Education is to support, educate, empower and inspire parents to be better advocates for their children, more specifically, their children with special needs in schools, in healthcare, and in the community.
Vision
All families will have all the resources and support they need to ensure that their children are fully participating and contributing members of their community and society without language-culture barriers.
Our Story
2012 - Founded
SPACE was created by Somali parents to address barriers in education and access to resources.
2012 - Founded
SPACE was created by Somali parents to address barriers in education and access to resources.
2016 - Workshops
Launched workshops to help families advocate more effectively in schools.
2020
Added healthcare navigation and community workshops.
2025
Expanded programs and partnerships across the community.
Partners
We are proud to work alongside organizations that share our commitment to supporting Somali families.
