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Empowering Families with Knowledge, Connection, and Compassion

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Who We Are

Family Connect Solutions LLC is dedicated to strengthening families, improving communication, and promoting emotional well-being through education, coaching, and trauma-informed support. We believe every family deserves access to practical tools and compassionate guidance that help them navigate life’s challenges with confidence.

Our services are rooted in family life education, child development, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive care — ensuring families feel supported, respected, and understood.

Our Core Beliefs

We believe that:

  • Families thrive when equipped with the right tools and support

  • Parents and caregivers deserve judgment-free guidance

  • Children’s emotional well-being develops through safe, connected relationships

  • Co-parents can work together with clarity, respect, and shared purpose

  • Schools and communities are stronger when families are engaged partners

Juanita Colbert, MA, CFLE

Founder • Certified Family Life Educator • Parent & Co-Parenting Coach • Family Engagement Specialist

 

Juanita Stackhouse-Colbert is a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) and family life coach with more than 29 years of experience empowering families to build stronger relationships, improve communication, and support the healthy development of children. She holds a Master of Arts in Family Science from Concordia University St. Paul, where she strengthened her foundation in family systems, child development, trauma-informed practices, and culturally responsive education.

 

Juanita helps parents, caregivers, and children navigate life’s challenges with confidence. Her coaching philosophy centers on balanced, nurturing parenting—where love, boundaries, communication, and emotional intelligence work together to help children grow and thrive. She remains impartial, empathetic, and nonjudgmental when supporting diverse families, creating a safe space for healing, learning, and growth.

 

Juanita has extensive experience designing family life education programs, facilitating co-parenting classes, and supporting children coping with trauma, grief, or major transitions. She is also a strong advocate for school-family partnerships and has collaborated with educators, parent organizations, and community programs to strengthen meaningful family engagement.

 

As the founder of Family Connect Solutions LLC, Juanita’s mission is to equip families with practical tools, research-based guidance, and compassionate support so they can build resilience, strengthen relationships, and thrive at home, in school, and in their communities.

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Derrick Colbert, Chief Development Officer

Derrick Colbert is a seasoned business and executive leader with over 25 years of

experience in strategic innovation, program development, and community impact. His work

has empowered hundreds of individuals to discover their passion and potential.

 

Derrick Colbert serves as Chief Development Officer at Family Connect Solutions LLC, where he supports the organization’s growth, sustainability, and long-term vision. In this role, he focuses on strategic development, partnerships, and behind-the-scenes operations that help strengthen the organization’s impact and reach.

 

With a deep commitment to family, community, and service, Derrick works collaboratively to support program development, outreach efforts, and organizational planning. His leadership helps ensure that Family Connect Solutions LLC remains mission-driven, responsive to community needs, and positioned for continued growth.

 

Derrick’s work reflects a shared belief that strong families and strong organizations are built through partnership, intention, and thoughtful development. Derrick is also a Certified Fatherhood Trainer, Credentialed Family Development Practitioner

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“Before working with Family Connect Solutions, I felt like I was failing as a mom. Juanita helped me understand my child’s behavior and my own triggers. Now, our home feels calmer, and I feel more confident. I’m not just surviving—I’m parenting with purpose.”

– Tracie F., single mom of 2

“The co-parenting sessions changed everything. We went from constant arguing to working as a team. Juanita gave us tools that we still use every day.”

– Michael R., divorced father

Working with Family Connect Solutions, LLC has been a transformative experience. The guidance and support provided by the team have helped me gain a new perspective on life and achieve personal growth. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to make positive changes and create a more fulfilling life. 

– Danielle S., mother and wife

​Family Connect Solutions provided the guidance and resources I needed during one of the hardest times in my life. As a single mother of two, I was struggling to find stability after being hurt and left on my own. With their support, I was able to access housing resources, regain my confidence, and begin rebuilding a better future for my family.

– Kierra E., single mother of two

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