Agape Life Prevention Center

Restoring Confidence. Healing Through Dance And Art

Why Our Work Matters

Our Impact

Since our founding, Agape Life has served over 1,500 children across metro Atlanta since our founding. Youth in our programs show:

• Reduced absenteeism and greater engagement in school

• Stronger emotional regulation and peer relationships

• Increased self-esteem and confidence through performance and creative expression

We are building structured, joyful, and safe environments where children not only learn but also heal. Our approach strengthens the whole child—supporting learning, well-being, and connectedness so they can thrive in school, at home, and in their communities.

Georgia is facing a youth mental health and afterschool crisis:

• 633,000+ Georgia students need afterschool programs but cannot access them.

• 300,000 children (18%) are unsupervised between 3–6 PM, the peak hours for risky behaviors.

• Families report that afterschool care is not affordable or available, especially in urban and underserved areas.

These gaps affect every part of a child’s future—academic achievement, emotional health, family stability, and even community safety.

Parent & Partner Reflections

The Agape Affect

"Coach Tiara Bracey is a visionary leader who builds more than dance programs—she creates safe, nurturing spaces where children grow in skill, confidence, and character. Her faith, love, and whole-child approach empower youth to be seen, valued, and transformed, making her impact profound and far-reaching.”

Vera Musgrove,

Director of After-School Programs, The Kindezi Schools

The work Coach Bracey has done with the Royal Panda Dance team has been phenomenal. Her ability to present with grace, kindness and love pulls talents and skills out of the team members they didn’t think they had. I have watched my daughter blossom and grow under her leadership.

Shereka S.

★★★★★

★★★★★

About the Founder

Tiara Bracey – Child Advocate & Visionary Leader

Tiara Bracey is the founder and Executive Director of Agape Life Prevention Center (ALPC), established in 2020 out of her conviction that every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. After witnessing firsthand how children in the foster care system often felt overlooked and disconnected, Tiara committed her life to creating programs that restore confidence, nurture resilience, and provide healing through movement and unconditional love.

Guided by the enduring truths of 1 Corinthians 13:4–7, Tiara has built ALPC on the foundation of compassion, patience, and purpose. What began as a vision has grown into a vibrant, trauma-informed nonprofit serving youth and families in Clayton County schools, as well as in churches and community programs across Georgia.

Her goal is to expand Agape’s reach to Fayette, Newnan, and beyond, ensuring that more children in Georgia have access to safe, enriching programs that combine social-emotional learning (SEL) with the healing power of creative arts.

Tiara is more than a dance coach—she is a child advocate, mentor, and motivator who equips youth not only with choreography but also with life lessons, confidence, and character. Her holistic approach reflects her belief that every child has inherent worth and limitless potential.

Leadership & Recognition
Agape Life operates under the guidance of a dedicated Board of Directors, with Tiara serving as Executive Director. Her leadership has been recognized beyond the organization—she has been featured in publications such as Leaders in Nonprofit and Voyage ATL, where her story of advocacy, innovation, and heart-centered leadership has inspired a wider audience.

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Professional Training & Certifications
Tiara’s expertise is rooted in both passion and preparation. Her professional training includes:

• Youth Dance Instruction (NDCA Coaching Credential, Youth Zumba Instructor)

• Suicide Prevention (C-SSRS Certification)

• Mandated Reporter: Protecting Children in Georgia

• Trauma-Informed Care & Mental Health Awareness

• Abuse & Neglect: Recognition & Response

• Depressive Disorder in Children & Adolescents

• Case Management Fundamentals

These certifications equip her to lead with both creativity and clinical awareness, ensuring that Agape Life’s programs remain safe, evidence-based, and transformative.

About the Director

Kawon Jones – Multimedia Artist

Kawon Jones is the creator and director of the MARS Program (Movement, Arts, Rhythm & Self-Expression), founded out of his deep belief that students thrive when creativity, culture, and care intersect. With more than a decade of experience in metro Atlanta classrooms, Kawon has dedicated his career to cultivating spaces where young people feel safe, inspired, and empowered to fully express who they are.

A master’s-level, tenured educator with a background in fine arts and arts education, Kawon brings both academic rigor and artistic vision to every space he leads. His work is rooted in the understanding that the arts are not supplemental—they are essential tools for confidence-building, emotional expression, and identity development. Through MARS, he intentionally blends movement, rhythm, and culturally responsive instruction to help students unlock their creative potential and personal voice.

Known for transforming traditional classrooms into dynamic creative labs, Kawon’s leadership style is innovative, relatable, and deeply student-centered. His approach combines strong pedagogy, modern culture, and mentorship, allowing students to feel both challenged and supported. Whether directing summer programs, leading after-school initiatives, or guiding arts-based learning experiences, Kawon consistently creates environments where excellence and authenticity coexist.

Kawon’s professional journey includes serving as a Summer Camp Director and Assistant Director, Friday School Assistant Director, and earning multiple recognitions as Teacher of the Month and Teacher of the Week. His commitment to project-based learning and culturally responsive arts education has made him a trusted leader among students, families, and fellow educators alike.

In essence, Kawon Jones brings credibility, passion, and proven results to the MARS Program. As both an educator and arts leader, he is not only shaping creative skills but cultivating confidence, character, and lifelong self-expression in the next generation.

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Professional Training & Certifications
Kawon Jones brings a strong academic foundation and extensive professional experience to his work as an educator and arts leader. His credentials include:

• Master’s Degree in Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts / Arts Education

• Tenured classroom professional with over 10 years of experience

• Summer Camp Director & Assistant Director

• Friday School Assistant Director

• Multiple recognitions as Teacher of the Month and Teacher of the Week

• Recognized for innovative project-based learning and culturally responsive arts instruction

This combination of advanced education, leadership experience, and instructional innovation positions Kawon as a trusted, effective leader who consistently delivers high-impact, student-centered programming.