What an honor to be trusted with this story.
Hear the powerful and moving words of a Garland Oaks graduate as she shares Her Journey. 🎥 Watch now: https://lnkd.in/e2XWdg6r 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫-𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. Through your support, more young girls will receive trauma-informed care, a classroom education, enrichment opportunities and counseling in East Tennessee’s only safe home for child survivors of trafficking.
Today is FASD Awareness Day, an opportunity to discuss whole-of-community approaches to supporting families with an FASD child. Understanding, social acceptance and assistance is important to destigmatizing people with neurodiversities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4glLjD0
In a future where every Kansas child thrives, families are able to meet their basic needs, all children have opportunities to succeed, and every child is cared for in safe, nurturing environments. View the 2024 #AllinforKansasKids Strategic Plan at https://lnkd.in/gUpmQ7ch to learn more about how we can all play a part in making this future a reality.
Bringing hope to kids isn't magic, but it does take some special know-how. 🌟 Just like Rowling crafts her stories, we weave principles of empowerment, connection, and correction into every interaction. 📚✨ Want to create lasting change for vulnerable children? Follow these steps: 1. Understand their stories 2. Build a safe world for them 3. Connect on a deep level The magic happens when children feel safe, loved, and understood. 💖 Ready to learn more? Dive into TBRI® and let's make a difference together. 🌈 Share if you believe in healing for every child! 🙌 #HealingJourney #TraumaInformedCare #ResilientKids
Caregivers and professionals: this is a great upcoming webinar on promoting positive childhood experience. You can learn more and sign up for the free webinar here: https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9
We all play an important role in ensuring children are safe, healthy, and happy. Learn what you can do as a parent, youth, community member, or professional working with children to help prevent adversity and promote positive experiences so kids can thrive. Join the Children's Bureau for a conversation about how communities can support families to create bright futures for all children. https://buff.ly/3TU1Bs9
August is Child Support Awareness Month! Unfortunately, there are many misconceptions around Child Support in the US. That's why it is so important that we continue to educate ourselves and recognize the critical role that Child Support plays in promoting consistent parental engagement and ensuring the well-being of children and families. This month, spread awareness about federal, state, and local Child Support programs and all that they do! #HSITAG #Support4Families
In line with Prevent Child Abuse America's Theory of Change and our commitment to "Centering Families in Decision-Making," Colorado is leading an inspiring project that puts lived experts at the heart of their work. This initiative focuses on meaningful engagement, with lived experts advising on program implementation, reviewing educational curricula, advocating for policy changes, and driving systems change. Colorado’s work highlights the importance of co-designing strategies and navigating key operational considerations like compensation, contracting, and sharing decision-making power to truly create change. Together, we’re making a difference. Illuminate Colorado #CenteringFamilies #SystemsChange #PreventChildAbuse
For #ChildrensDay, we speak to the Executive Director of Children and Family Services, Kate Dover, and Director of Family Safety, Kirsten Mead about the importance of the #HOPEProgram. HOPE works to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma by providing opportunities for young families to pave the way for a safe and secure future. Last financial year, the HOPE Program helped 107 young families and 129 children, with 86% of families completed as a preserved family unit. 👨👩👦 If you'd like to learn more, please visit https://lnkd.in/gSPhT2Em
Christ's Haven's 2023 Annual Report is here! Throughout the week, we will highlight a few of the outcomes and invite you to take a moment to read how children, teens, and young adults received Normalcy, Dignity, and Hope in 2023. 📌 Did you know that Christ's Haven has seen an increase of 38% more intake calls since 2020? Read the 2023 Annual Report here: https://lnkd.in/d7U-i4uM #NormalcyDignityHope #AnnualReport
What an incredible conversation we had this afternoon with Dr. Joe Allen about the power of adolescent relationships, the changing needs of teens, and what we are called to do as providers to support young people every day. Thank you so much to Joe and all of our incredible community partners who joined us this afternoon! If you want to learn more about the importance of relationships and the Teen Connection Project, check out this blog co-authored by Joe! https://lnkd.in/ga8hiZPf
August is Child Support Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the crucial role that child support plays in ensuring the well-being of children and promoting financial stability for families. This observance underscores the importance of both parents fulfilling their responsibilities. SupportPay aligns with these goals by simplifying child support management, ensuring timely payments, and reducing conflicts. By offering transparency and accountability, SupportPay helps families thrive. #childsupportawareness #employeebenefits #familysupport https://lnkd.in/ghRfsxWw
