Barbara Krovitz-Neren, M.A. has been a youth and parenting advocate for over 30 years. She was co-founder and director of Children Are People Inc., where she created a support group model for elementary and middle school age youth at risk and for children of alcoholics. She trained individuals in school districts, community social service agencies, and parent groups in Minnesota, nationally, and internationally. As a pioneer in the prevention field, she has created programs that have impacted over 50,000 youth and families. She has worked in middle schools and elementary schools as a youth counselor. She has created a new program through her work with thousands of children and families called “Foundational Parenting.” She has a Master’s degree in counseling, an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota, completed a two year program in alcoholism and chemical dependency, completed a one year program specializing in family system dynamics, and has studied Mindful Based Stress Reduction for adults and children. Her work on behalf of the children and families she has served has earned her outstanding recognition awards.