Who We Are
Together for Children is here to enhance the lives of children by strengthening families through parent education, parent/child interaction and community support.
Rosa Cendejas | Parent Educator
Rosa is a mother of 4 and a grandmother of 5 and she has a deep passion for helping caregivers nurture, communicate, and care for their children. Growing up in a large family, she understands the importance of strong family bonds and effective communication. Raised in a Hispanic and American home, she is bilingual in both languages and is helping TFC promote cultural understanding and support to families from diverse backgrounds.
Abbie Rexroad | Program Coordinator
Abbie is a Kansas native and an adventurer at heart, although she feels most at home in Oregon. She is passionate about inclusion, kid’s yoga and meditation, and working with children and families in a variety of settings. Abbie brings over 2 decades of experience working in education and with non-profit organizations. She brings her community connections and sense of adventure to create collaborations and creative ways to connect with families inside our community.
Angela Spaid | Executive Director
Angela is a mother of two boys, aged 10 and 8, who has over a decade of leadership experience in the non-profit sector, with most of her time spent on humanitarian aid in Africa. She believes passionately in the importance of early childhood development, and the importance of connection and support during the early parenting years.
Edie Jones | Board Director
Edie has been with Together For Children since 1991 as a Facilitator, Parent Educator, and Executive Director and currently is the Chair of the TFC Board. She has a degree in Recreation from Washington State University and a Master's in Adult Education from Oregon State University. She is the mother of 4 adult children and the grandmother of 7 who believes profoundly in the value of the family and the importance of helping parents be the best they can be. She sings in her church choir, has published two books, and cherishes her time with Walker, her Goldendoodle.
Board Members
Edie Jones, Char Reynolds, Laurie Farley, Kelly Cyrus
TFC's Board of Directors meets monthly to support the ongoing operations of the non-profit. Our Board members are active in the community and believe in the program's ability to reduce the stress of parenting and provide a support system to young families. Board Members usually serve terms of 1 to 3 years, though several of our board members have served for numerous terms due to their commitment to our program.
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