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Restoring Lives. Strengthening Families. Transforming Systems.

Barbara's Lighthouse equips students, families, and educators with trauma-informed strategies that produce real, measurable change in schools, homes, and communities across Charlotte and beyond.

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501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization — All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

Meet Our Founder

Meet Dr. Delisa Rodgers

Dr. Delisa Rodgers is an Alternative Education Manager, author, and Executive Director of Barbara's Lighthouse Resource Center. With over two decades of experience in education, ministry, and behavioral intervention, she leads initiatives that bridge the gap between trauma, education, and community restoration.

Her integrated approach draws on trauma-informed care, behavioral intervention systems, restorative practices, and faith-based healing — creating a comprehensive framework that addresses the whole person, not just the presenting behavior.

Trauma-Informed Care

Evidence-based frameworks for healing

Behavioral Intervention

Structured systems for measurable change

Restorative Practices

Community-centered accountability

Faith-Based Healing

Spiritual restoration and leadership

Our Mission

Serving the Most Vulnerable in Our Communities

Barbara's Lighthouse exists to serve the most vulnerable members of our communities — students, families, and educators navigating the compounding effects of trauma. We believe that every person, regardless of their circumstances, deserves access to healing, hope, and opportunity.

Our work is rooted in the conviction that lasting change begins when systems, families, and individuals are equipped with the right tools — and surrounded by a community committed to restoration.

Restore individuals impacted by trauma

Providing evidence-based healing pathways for students and community members

Strengthen families navigating crisis

Equipping parents and caregivers with practical, compassionate tools

Equip educators with effective intervention tools

Building capacity in schools to respond to trauma with skill and empathy

Create safer, more supportive school environments

Transforming school culture through restorative, trauma-informed systems

Community Reach

Our Impact in Numbers

Over two decades of sustained service have allowed Barbara's Lighthouse to reach thousands of lives across Charlotte and surrounding communities — building a track record of measurable, lasting change.

30+

Schools Supported

Partnering with public, charter, and alternative schools across the region

6

Alternative Education Centers

Serving students who need specialized learning environments to thrive

500+

Students Served

Young people who have received direct intervention and support

20+

Years of Experience

Two decades of building trust and delivering results in communities

Core Programs

Programs Designed to Produce Lasting Change

Each program is designed with intentionality — addressing the root causes of behavioral challenges through evidence-based, trauma-informed frameworks. Barbara's Lighthouse does not offer one-size-fits-all solutions; every initiative is built to meet students, families, and educators where they are.

Violence Intervention Program (VIP)

A structured intervention designed to reduce aggressive behavior and build emotional intelligence in students navigating high-stress environments. Focuses on conflict resolution, de-escalation, and emotional regulation frameworks.

Sexual Harassment Intervention Program (SHIP)

Provides restorative education and accountability frameworks that promote awareness, dignity, and safe school communities — educating students on boundaries, consent, and cultural responsibility.

Social Media Awareness & Responsibility Training (SMART)

Equips students with the digital literacy skills to navigate online spaces responsibly, resist cyberbullying, and manage their online identity and reputation with integrity.

Trauma-Informed Bible Studies (The Empowerment Center)

Faith-based healing curriculum that integrates trauma-informed principles with scripture to support emotional restoration and spiritual growth — designed for individuals, small groups, and ministry settings.

Parenting Workshops

Practical, trauma-informed tools that equip parents to better understand and support their children's behavioral and emotional needs at home and school — including managing emotional outbursts and building healthy parent-child relationships.

Professional Development for Behavior Support Staff

Specialized training for educators, administrators, and school-based staff working with students who present behavioral challenges — covering de-escalation, BIP development, restorative practices, and supporting oppositional behaviors.

Educator Training

Professional Development That Changes Practice

Barbara's Lighthouse provides specialized training for educators and school-based staff working with students who present behavioral challenges. Our professional development programs are designed to equip practitioners with practical, trauma-informed tools they can apply immediately in classrooms and school communities.

Who We Serve

Teachers and classroom educators

School administrators and leadership teams

Behavior support staff and MTSS teams

Community organizations and nonprofits

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Trauma-Informed Communication

Strategies for connecting with students experiencing trauma without re-traumatization

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De-Escalation Strategies

Evidence-based techniques to safely reduce behavioral escalations in real time

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Restorative Practices

Community-building approaches that repair relationships and restore school culture

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Behavioral Intervention Planning

Structured frameworks for developing and implementing effective BIPs

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Supporting Oppositional Behaviors

Specialized approaches for students with ODD and complex behavioral profiles

Current Initiative

Advancing Alternative Education Initiative

Barbara's Lighthouse is investing in national training to bring innovative strategies back to Charlotte schools. This initiative directly impacts students, families, and educators across multiple school systems — building the infrastructure for sustainable, trauma-informed transformation at scale.

By engaging with national best practices and returning those insights to local communities, we are positioning Charlotte schools to lead the way in alternative education and behavioral intervention.

Trauma-Informed Systems

Building school-wide frameworks that recognize and respond to the impact of trauma on learning and behavior

Alternative Education Models

Innovative approaches for students who have not thrived in traditional educational settings

Student Re-Engagement

Targeted strategies to reconnect disengaged students to learning, relationships, and community

"Barbara's Lighthouse has provided practical tools that have transformed how we support students with behavioral challenges. The impact is immediate and lasting."

— Educator, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

Partnership Opportunity

Why Partner With Us

This is not just a program. This is a movement to restore what trauma has disrupted — in schools, in families, and in communities across Charlotte and beyond. Your partnership amplifies impact at every level of the system.

Reduce School Disruptions

Our intervention programs measurably reduce behavioral incidents and improve school climate across participating campuses

Improve Student Outcomes

Students gain emotional regulation skills that translate directly to academic engagement and long-term success

Strengthen Families

Parents receive practical tools to support their children through trauma and behavioral challenges at home and school

Equip Educators

Staff gain evidence-based frameworks that reduce burnout and improve professional efficacy in challenging environments

Provide Faith-Based Healing

Community members access holistic healing resources that address spiritual, emotional, and behavioral needs together

Support This Work

Invest in Restoration

Your investment directly funds programs that restore lives, strengthen families, and transform school systems across Charlotte and surrounding communities. Every dollar contributed to Barbara's Lighthouse is put to work equipping the people who need it most — with evidence-based tools, compassionate support, and sustainable systems of care.

Barbara's Lighthouse is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — all contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Together, we can ensure that no student, family, or educator faces the effects of trauma alone.

Get In Touch

We welcome inquiries from funders, partner organizations, school districts, and community stakeholders who share our commitment to trauma-informed transformation.

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Barbara's Lighthouse Resource Center A registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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