

KLove Interview May 2022
LOCAL Closer Look: Norris Therapeutic Foster Care - Mukwonago Becky Hansen talks with Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer of Norris in Mukwonago. Cocker shares that Norris began with a story…

99.1 The Mix Public Affairs – June 2022
99.1 The Mix Public Affairs - June 2022 Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer from the Norris Center and Julie, a current foster parent inform you about the benefits of fostering…

City Mouse, Country Mouse (Blog #4)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom You know when you live somewhere for a while things become "normalized" that to outsiders seem strange? Well, that seems to be a regular occurrence…

My New BFF (Blog #3)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom With the arrival of Miss D to our household, we instantly acquired a new "Big Fat Family"(BFF)! ("Fat", as in expansive/numerous...not people needing a diet!)…

Employee Spotlight – Jordan Jung, Residential Care Specialist
Authored by: Shannon Bader, Human Resources Coordinator Please welcome Norris in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Jordan Jung on being chosen as our June Employee Spotlight Winner!! Thank you Jordan, for your…

Being a Foster Grandparent
Author: Anonymous Having raised three kids, when my daughter first told me that she and her husband were looking to become foster parents, my first reaction was, “Are you two…

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Foster Care
Author: Kori Griffiths, TFC Coordinator At the beginning of the pandemic, the world of foster care was greatly impacted. With children being required to stay home, the numbers of referrals…

Employee Spotlight – Myles Mayer, Youth Care Specialist
Written by: Hannah Powell How long have you worked at Norris and in what positions? I’ve worked at Norris for almost a year. It will officially be a year on…

Employee Spotlight: Hakeem Thornton, Residential Care Specialist
Authored by: Shannon Bader, Human Resources Coordinator Please welcome me in saying CONGRATULATIONS to Hakeem Thornton for being selected as our February Employee Spotlight Winner!! Hakeem has been recognized by his peers and leaders for many things…