Comprehensive Wellness Support for Everyone
At the Harris Family Agency (HFA), we stand out as a for-profit agency that offers unique wellness support programs for family-centered nonprofit organizations and private and public organizations in the surrounding areas.
about us
Who We Are
Harris Family Agency is a for-profit, education-based organization dedicated to empowering individuals, families, and family-centered programs to reach their highest potential in life.We specialize in providing comprehensive support through our family services, social and emotional life skills programs, behavioral guidance, and grief support for all ages. In addition, we offer professional development opportunities for educators and child- and family-focused organizations to strengthen their capacity for impact.Our commitment extends beyond service delivery—we actively engage in research to advance understanding and promote best practices in social and emotional wellness and human functioning. At Harris Family Agency, we believe that strong families build strong communities, and we are here to help every member thrive.
Victoria Van Buren & Marlon Van Buren
About the Founders
Marlon and Victoria Van Buren are the visionary founders of Harris Family Agency. As a husband-and-wife team, they share a deep passion for helping others discover peace, purpose, and growth in every stage of life.With Marlon’s extensive experience in creative arts and Victoria’s nurturing spirit combined with her strong educational background in early childhood education, psychology, and family science, they have developed therapeutic programs and resources designed to strengthen relationships and promote emotional wellness.Together, the Van Burens are dedicated to sharing joy that is truly contagious—bringing warmth, hope, and connection into homes, families, and communities around the world.
Early Heart Start & Family Support Services
Community-Based Programs for Parents, Families, and Youth
Early Heart Start Services (Infant & Early Childhood)
Baby Seja Service
Baby Seja is an early childhood developmental support service designed for infants and toddlers from 6 weeks to 35 months. This service supports healthy attachment, early social-emotional development, and responsive caregiving.Services are offered through two program models:
Parent & Me Classes (6 weeks – 13 months) that strengthen caregiver bonding, early communication, and developmental milestones.
Independent Toddler Classes (14 – 35 months) that support emerging independence, emotional awareness, and peer interaction.
Baby Seja services can be delivered through community parenting programs, childcare centers, health agencies, and family support organizations.
Little Seja Service
Little Seja is a social-emotional learning (SEL) life skills service designed for early childhood programs serving preschool-aged children. Through interactive activities, guided play, and developmentally appropriate lessons, children learn foundational skills such as:
Emotional expression
Self-regulation
Cooperation and peer relationships
Problem solving
This service is ideal for early learning centers, community youth programs, and family engagement initiatives seeking to strengthen children’s social-emotional development.
Seja Service
Seja is a structured social-emotional life skills service designed to help young children build emotional awareness, confidence, and healthy peer relationships. Through engaging lessons and guided practice, children learn to:
Identify and manage emotions
Build positive relationships
Develop empathy and cooperation
Strengthen decision-making skills
Seja services can be implemented in schools, after-school programs, community organizations, and youth development programs.
Youth Transition Services
Our Transition Services support children and teens as they move through critical developmental stages, equipping them with life skills, resilience, and wellness tools.
Kid Theory Service (Ages 9–12)
Kid Theory is a social-emotional life skills and wellness service designed to prepare children ages 9–12 for the challenges of adolescence and expanding social environments.Key focus areas include:
Everyday life skills
Bully prevention and conflict resolution
Emotional regulation and resilience
Personal wellness and self-awareness
This service supports schools, youth organizations, and community programs in preparing children to navigate social and academic environments with confidence.
Teen Theory Service (Ages 13–15)
Teen Theory is a pre-teen and teen development service that helps adolescents build the emotional and life skills needed for healthy decision-making and personal growth.Program topics include:
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Peer pressure and bully prevention
Healthy communication skills
Wellness and personal responsibility
Teen Theory can be implemented through schools, mentoring programs, youth agencies, and community centers.
Seriously Speaking Service (Ages 16–18)
Seriously Speaking is a teen transition and life readiness service designed for youth preparing for adulthood.This program focuses on:
Everyday life and responsibility skills
Communication and relationship building
Wellness and emotional health
Job readiness and workforce preparation
Seriously Speaking services help youth develop the confidence and practical skills necessary to transition successfully into adulthood, college, or the workforce.This service is well-suited for high schools, youth workforce programs, mentoring programs, and community development organizations.
Family Support Services
Our family services strengthen the parent-child relationship, family communication, and community support systems.
ParentMe Service
ParentMe is a parent education and support service designed to strengthen communication, parenting skills, and emotional connection between caregivers and children.Through our reflective curriculum, including Parent Theory, families learn practical strategies for:
Positive parenting practices
Effective communication with children
Emotional support and relationship building
Strengthening the parent-child bond
ParentMe services are ideal for family resource centers, community programs, early childhood centers, and parenting initiatives.
Family Theory Service
Family Theory is a whole-family wellness and support service that helps families improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build healthy family systems.Each family receives a strength-based assessment to identify their:
Family strengths
Areas of need
Personal and family goals
Based on this assessment, coordinated services are provided to support the family’s growth and stability.Family Theory services can support community agencies, social service organizations, and family-centered programs.
Parent Engagement Professional Development (PEPD)
PEPD is a professional development training service designed for organizations that serve families.This framework equips educators, program leaders, and community organizations with effective strategies to:
Strengthen family engagement practices
Evaluate current family engagement plans
Develop responsive engagement strategies
Build meaningful partnerships with families
PEPD services are ideal for schools, childcare centers, nonprofit organizations, and family support programs seeking to enhance their family engagement impact.
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OUR RESOURCES
The Serenity of Parenting
The Serenity of Parenting by Victoria Van Buren is an honest, heartfelt guide for anyone raising or caring for children.Inspired by the Serenity Prayer, the book offers encouragement, practical tools, and wisdom for navigating the ebbs and flows of parenthood. Being present, practicing patience, and showing grace can transform our relationships with children.
About the Author
Victoria Van Buren is an educator, life coach, and family advocate dedicated to helping individuals and families discover peace, healing, and growth. With a strong background in early childhood education, psychology, and family science, Victoria brings both professional insight and heartfelt compassion to her work.As co-founder of the Harris Family Agency, she has designed transformative programs and resources that nurture emotional wellness, strengthen relationships, and inspire positive change in homes and communities.Victoria’s passion for empowering others shines through her writing, where she shares practical tools, uplifting stories, and wisdom rooted in faith, resilience, and love. Her mission is simple yet powerful—to spread joy that transforms lives and creates ripples of hope across the world.