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Founded in 2000, Train up a Child a non-profit 501C3 organization, began conducting free parenting
seminars and classes throughout the Detroit community. Ruth Lawton Founder and Executive Director
has been in the Childcare business since 1993.Ms. Lawton understands first hand the needs in the
community. She has positioned herself and the organization to be better equipped to offer solutions to
address those needs. Ms. Lawton has a Masters in Education and has started working on a Doctorate
Degree in Sociology at Wayne State University. Additionally, she received an award from the State of
Michigan for her community service and dedication.
In keeping with our commitment, we believe, we can best service our society by investing in the
family structure to prepare the next generation for their roles as leaders in the community. Developing
and maintaining strong neighborhoods by strengthening children and their families is a priority of Train
Up A Child. We accomplish our goals by conducting Parenting seminars and a tutoring program for K-
12 students “The Homework Mastery Center”. We also produce “Its All About the Children”, a
television show on public access, which addresses parenting issues to help provide solutions to
parenting problems. Many studies have proven that proper parenting skills through the developmental
years of a child and the positive effect will last in the adult years. Our organization is in the business
of building a strong foundation in the lives of individuals in our community.
The television show, “Its All About the Children” and the Parenting Seminars are designed to
incorporate parents in the equation of success. These programs work in conjunction with the children’
s tutoring program. Confidence and healthy self-esteem are built upon the foundation of knowledge.
This is a comprehensive program designed to educate, and effectively give participants a foundation
for personal growth and ensuing a positive development of the community.
The Children Defense Fund Research has shown when parents reinforce school rules and
expectations, and requires their children to work hard and complete their assignments; his or her
effectiveness will be greatly enhanced. The Homework Mastery Center is aware of the importance of
home-school cooperation that is why we believe our Homework Help Workshop along with all our
programs is critically important. Parental encouragement and assistance contribute to students’ higher
achievement on report card grades, better attitudes, and higher aspirations.
The purpose of the Homework Mastery Center program is to help students Kindergarten through 12th
grade improve in study skills, homework skills, test preparation, ACT, SAT and all academics. This is
a comprehensive program designed to educate, and equip children with personal growth and academic
development.
Our goal is to give children school readiness, by developing cognitive, behavioral and
sociological skills.
Our Mission: To help develop tomorrow’s leaders by assisting them academically in math,
science, reading, writing, life skills and social skills.