Kris’ Corner – Unknown History

In my last post, I addressed that you may not know much (or any) of a child’s history prior to them coming into care. Today’s post addresses a little of the why you don’t know much, what you may be missing, and how you (and your child) can move forward in spite of...

TOO MANY THINGS? ASK FOR GIFTS TO CHARITY INSTEAD

Author: Gina Hays; Director of Communications & Development   The trend of giving donations to a favorite charity in lieu of gifts for a birthday, wedding, anniversary, retirement, holiday or other celebratory occasion is a win-win for the honoree and the...

TEEN SUICIDE: WHAT FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW

Author: Sandi Lerman; Community Educator September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness month – a time when stories and resources are shared to help end stigma and help people understand how to help someone at risk. While the topic of mental health crisis and...

LABOR DAY WEEKEND IDEAS

Author: Beth Johnson; Business Support   As the summer days dwindle down, Labor Day weekend is quickly approaching. With most of us cooped up inside for the last several months, cabin fever is probably setting in strong! So, here are some tips and tricks for a...

40 WINTER ACTIVITIES FOR THE FAMILY

Winter officially begins December 21, and we know you might miss some indoor and group activities you’ve enjoyed in past years. But even if you’re socially distancing to keep you and your loved ones safe, you can still find many ways to enjoy the winter season with...