Toolbox Project was created over 30 years ago by our founder, a school counselor and former carpenter whose background inspired the powerful metaphor: the 12 Tools represent skills we already have within us that can be strengthened and practiced.

Today, our research based program serves schools and families across the United States and around the world, including Japan, Brazil, Australia, Canada, and Jordan. Over the years, we saw the positive impact when children brought the Tools home to share with their families—and that inspired us to create Family Toolbox, so all families can benefit, even if their children don’t attend a Toolbox Project school.