RELATE in Northern Delaware

In the Winter of 2007, the first pilot class for RELATE began its Relationship Building Journey together. This group of eight unique individuals were truly involved in the creation and revisions of the curriculum. They were not "shy" about offering their suggestions for change - and they were listened to, valued and affirmed. There were center directors, infant/toddler teachers and a family child care provider in the group - all eager to learn to dance, discover their strengths and develop more of an UNDERSTANDING of what they did every day with children and families. They developed strong relationships with each other and with us as facilitators, and we know that they continue to maintain those contacts as time goes on. There are always many unwritten objectives that can't be immediately measured as a group grows together. The growth continues for a lifetime. We value the journey.