JUNE IS MEN’S HEALTH MONTH AND FATHER’S DAY IS THIS WEEKEND!

There is no better time of year to support the men in your life by encouraging them to focus on their health. When it comes to a healthier body and mind, prevention is critical. Many of the risk factors for disease are preventable. Learning what to look for and what...

SUMMER PLANS: CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH WITH KIDS!

IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE JUNETEENTH! Also known as Freedom Day, Juneteenth takes place on June 19th every year to commemorate the 1865 federal orders read in Galveston, Texas stated that all previously enslaved people in Texas were free. Note that this was two and a...

Kris’ Corner – What if I get too attached?

When I meet people and discuss foster care the question that inevitably comes up (even in a five minute conversation while I’m working a booth) is “what if I get too attached?” And sometimes it is followed up with, “I just couldn’t give them back.” Well, first, if you...

Kris’s Corner – Fostering isn’t for everyone

Fresh on the heels of May’s Foster Care Awareness Month, I know that some of you may be wrestling with whether or not to throw your hat in the foster parenting ring. So I want to pause and put a little something out there: not everyone should be a foster parent. Yes,...

HOW YOU CAN ENHANCE YOUR ALLYSHIP FOR THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY!

Each year the month of June is celebrated as LGBT Pride Month. Pride events can include performances, festivals, speaking events, and the infamous Pride parade – all celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer culture and identities. Although Pride...