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…
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,…
“Other (explain)” (Blog #5)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom School forms. Hate them. I've had three children go through the schools and those forms are never fun. But, when I filled out those forms…
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…
Hour 1, Day 1, Week 1 (Blog #2)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Hour 1: Is This Really Finally Happening? The first hour of having a child placed at your house is definitely surreal. In hindsight, I look…
Tomorrow is Placement: Are We Ready?? (Blog #1)
Author: Julie H., Foster Mom Tomorrow brings our foster daughter to our household. We’ve had the joy of having her on some weekends the past six months, so when she…
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…
