Empowering Parents. Impacting Generations.
“Being 16 both still in school, not really working, we were able to get things needed without having to scramble. Jobs haven't always been the best jobs.”
— Brianna, Legacy Mom since 2018
“If he didn't make weight at his next weigh in we would be sent over immediately to the hospital for surgery to have the tube inserted and begin tube feeding him. With the pressure of everything we were facing it was terrifying…”
— The McLeod Family
“I participated in their classes, joined the diaper program, and even got help with car seat installation. They connected me with information on how to sign up for WIC and offered advice on various childcare services.”
— Cole, Legacy Dad
“Legacy has helped me feel like I’m not alone. It’s given me a sense of community and strength — exactly what I needed to keep going.”
— Juliann, Legacy Mom
"Legacy is like a second family to me—I basically grew up here.”
— Chelsy, Legacy Mom
From the Beginning…
After moving to Shawnee in 2012, I (Georgiana) was surprised to see there wasn’t a parenting center like the one I had been volunteering at in Ada. Kylie Teape and I started dreaming—talking, praying, and planting seeds. We spoke with a woman at the Avedis Foundation who believed in our vision. At first, we wanted to implement the “Earn While You Learn” program. But after touring the Infant Crisis Center in OKC, our vision grew: we wanted to include life skills like budgeting, job prep, and meal planning on a budget—anything that could help take the pressure off parents and give them tools for long-term success.
That’s how the name "Legacy" was born. Our dream was to help parents break cycles and build something better for the next generation.
We wrote a grant to Avedis for startup costs. Our first attempt was turned down, but we were encouraged to revise and resubmit. The second application was approved—an incredible milestone that gave us the foundation we needed to open our doors. We partnered with Frontline Shawnee, gathered private support, and stocked our little store with diapers, clothes, car seats, and cribs. Parents attending classes earned "Legacy Bucks" to shop for what their families needed. Watching them shop with pride—redeeming what they’d worked so hard for—was a beautiful reminder of why we started this in the first place.
In the beginning, we had one faithful client—a mom of five who showed up every single week. And over time, the seeds we planted began to bloom.
Handing things over to Lacey was bittersweet, but it was clear she was the right person to lead Legacy into its next chapter. Her heart, dedication, and leadership—along with a passionate team—have grown this center into something more impactful than we ever imagined.
Today, when I (Kylie) look at Legacy Parenting Center, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude. It’s become a life-changing resource not just for Shawnee, but for families across the state. It’s more far-reaching than we ever asked or imagined—and a true dream come true.
—Georgiana (right) & Kylie (left)
