Our mission is to empower youth and families by fostering positive self-esteem, promoting education, and nurturing confidence and strong character that lead to lifelong growth and resilience.
Our vision is to create a community where every young person is confident, every family is strengthened, and every life is transformed through support, education, and empowerment.
The I AM Academy empowers students ages 10–18 with the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive as successful, resilient adults.
The Nurturing Families Program® is a family-centered initiative dedicated to preventing and reducing child abuse and neglect, while supporting families in building safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.
Through restorative justice education, personal accountability, and life-skills development, the program equips participants to make positive behavioral changes, rebuild relationships, and successfully reintegrate into their communities.
Founded in 2016 by Shavonne Johnson, Truly Valued was born from a passion for uplifting at-risk youth and families. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the child welfare field, Shavonne created an organization that doesn’t just support—it empowers. Today, Truly Valued serves families across Manatee and Sarasota Counties, FL, providing programs and resources that inspire confidence, build resilience, and open doors to brighter futures.
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