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: 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…
Shortage in Foster Care
411 Live Podcast Norris’ Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, joins Karen Shlindwein of Chosen in a discussion with Beverly Taylor on the 411 Live Podcast about the state of foster…
Need for Foster Parents
Need for Foster Parents Norris' Chief Program Officer, Teresa Cocker, talks with Karen Schlindwein at Chosen about the great need for foster parents in our community. Please take a moment…
Spring Cleaning in Time for Earth Day
The main campus at Norris is almost 900 acres of trees, wooded areas, ponds, etc., and we are proud we can offer this space to the youth that reside here.…
What Can Happen in 3 Years?
Authored by: Teresa Cocker, Chief Program Officer Three years ago, I started a new job. I had accepted a position at Norris and was tasked with developing a therapeutic foster…
1/19/20 Radio Interview: Different Ways to Support Foster Care in SE Wisconsin
1/19/20 - Radio Interview Thank you to Ellenbecker Investment Group and WISN AM 1130 for the opportunity to talk about the different ways people can support foster care, right here…
Coffee Talk with Norris – The Need for Foster Parents
Join staff from Norris for coffee and conversation about the NEED for foster parents in OUR community. Come when you can, we will provide the coffee! This is an open…
Employee Spotlight: Amanda Streno, Residential Care Specialist
Authored by: Leslie Griger, Residential Care Specialist How long have you worked at Norris and in what positions? I have worked at Norris for 6 months. I started in the…
