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About us

More than intervention.
A partnership.

A family-centered purpose: listening, understanding and supporting children and their families.

Empowering Children. Supporting Families. Building Brighter Futures.

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Our purpose

Children at the centre.
Families by their side.

Mariel exists to support families during the important early years of development. Your child’s strengths, needs and everyday environment guide the conversation.

George’s stated goal is to develop a sustainable nonprofit resource for Ghanaian children and families. Mariel Early Intervention LLC is an independent private organization.

Learn about the support pathway relevant to your family.

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Meet George

The person behind the initiative.

Meet George E. Ako, whose experience and commitment to service guide the initiative.

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Meet George

George E. Ako

M.Ed., LMSW, U.S. Army CPT (Ret.)

Behavioral-health and early-intervention professional

George is a Ghana-born U.S. Army combat veteran whose goal is to translate his U.S. service experience into a sustainable nonprofit resource for Ghanaian children and families.

His initiative reflects a continued commitment to service, integrity, resilience, accountability and measurable impact.

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Mariel Early Intervention LLC is an independent private organization. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by the U.S. Army or the U.S. Department of Defense.

A next step, together

Your child’s next step
could start with one conversation.

If you have questions about your child’s development, we’re here to listen.

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