Author: Julie H., Foster Mom In November, we were driving past a pumpkin farm up the road from us, and with Halloween being over, I knew that Christmas was coming up. I…
Employee Spotlight – Rick Carter, Residential Care Specialist
Authored By: Dawn Burroughs, Youth Wellness and Advocacy Supervisor Please welcome Norris in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Rick Carter on being chosen as our December Employee Spotlight Winner!! Thank you, Rick,…
Never cut a teen girl’s hair by yourself!!! (Blog #17)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Let me just preface this blog by saying that I’ve cut my three boys’ hair their whole lives. A culmination of 22 years experience in…
A knee scooter, hunting boots, and a ride to school (Blog #16)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Support comes from all different places! Through this journey I have found support within the school, counselors, other foster parents of siblings, and family. As…
The importance of Self Advocacy in “foster court” (Blog #15)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Unfortunately, court proceedings are a part of fostering a child. I had no idea what to…
Same Hearing Loss, Same Reaction (Blog #14)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom My 15-year-old son, Johnny, when he was 18 months old had to have a hearing test done. He had ear infections after ear infections, so…
Employee Spotlight – Zach Orr, Campus Coordinator (aka Rookie of the Year)
Authored By: Dawn Burroughs, Youth Wellness and Advocacy Supervisor Please welcome Norris in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Zach Orr on being chosen as our October Employee Spotlight Winner!! Thank you…
Put the safety pin down! Do not pierce your sister’s nose! (Blog #13)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom This blog is for mere entertainment! This past weekend I was working at an event for families who are Spanish speaking who have children with…
Employee Spotlight – Joseph (Joe) Dhein, Lead Youth Care Specialist
Authored by: Kevin Byrnes, Training and Recreation Therapy Coordinator Please welcome Norris in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Joe Dhein on being chosen as our September Employee Spotlight Winner!! Thank you Joe,…
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (Blog #12)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Yesterday I was really thinking of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs and how there are so many applications to foster kids. A quick summary of this…
