What is HomeLife Initiatives?

HomeLife Initiatives was birthed from one woman’s journey as a parent, educator, and friend. It is a response to observations and conversations with parents about their relationships with their children. Many parents feel angry, guilty, and alone. They are not at all sure they are doing a good job of parenting their children. The desire to parent well is greater than the ability to pull it off day to day.

Renee Farkas is a learning and behavior specialist who will meet with you, listen to you, and help you address your concerns in practical ways. She will assist you in writing an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP), a practical plan consisting of goals and strategies addressing the areas of need in the family. She will consult with you on an on-going basis, attending to your progress and needs as you implement the ILP.

Who began HomeLife Initiatives?

Renee Farkas comes to the work of HomeLife Initiatives with a wealth of professional and life experience.

Renee graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, with degrees in early childhood education, and primary and secondary special education. Her early career focused on vocational and community training with children and young adults with special needs. She later served as an educational consultant and troubleshooting specialist for the Madison, Wisconsin Public School System. She has worked formally and informally in student and parent advocacy. Renee has extensive experience assessing individualized educational needs and working with teams of parents and professionals to develop goals and strategies for effective learning in home, school, and work environments.

She and her husband John served for eight years on the staff of FamilyLife, a national ministry dedicated to offering practical Biblical help for couples and parents. During her tenure there she facilitated small group Bible studies, and assisted people in the areas of home education, nutrition and spiritual growth. She conducted teacher training and offered ongoing support for teachers at her church. She also developed and taught a comprehensive early childhood fitness curriculum in conjunction with a local
health club.