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Proactive Correcting: Teaching My Child New Skills

By jkouri on January 14, 2021

A child who has experienced early childhood trauma can have behaviors that are overwhelming for their parents. As parents we may feel like we’ve run our of strategies…

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Bedtime Battles: Why Does My Child Have a Hard Time at Bedtime?

By jkouri on December 4, 2020

Do you ever find yourself with a chatty child right at bedtime? First they need water, then it becomes a never ending cycle that never leads to sleep!…

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Parent Coaching: The Impact of Trauma on Development

By jkouri on December 4, 2020

Trauma experienced in early childhood, delays development. As parents of children with trauma, we might not always understand the “why” behind our child’s behavior. We might even catch…

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Parent Coaching: Empowering Your Child through the Holiday Season

By jkouri on October 20, 2020

The holidays can be difficult for children who have experienced trauma. As a parent, you may be worried about your child’s behavior when family visits or when…

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Introduction to Foster Care – October

By jkouri on September 8, 2020

There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster, adopt, or if…

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Introduction to Foster Care -September

By jkouri on September 8, 2020

There are many needs in the foster care system and you can play a valuable role in meeting those needs! Whether you are exploring how to foster, adopt, or if…

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Volunteer Stories – Charissa Stowers

By jkouri on April 20, 2020 Community, Volunteer Stories

Today, we celebrate Charissa Stowers! Charissa has volunteered in-office to help us get set up in our new offices. She is well versed in the importance of Trauma-Informed Care and…

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Volunteer Stories – Renee Fox

By jkouri on April 20, 2020 Community, Volunteer Stories

Today, we celebrate Renee Fox! Renee organized her entire team at Fox Realty to paint our offices, which was a huge blessing! We appreciate how engaged Renee and her team…

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Volunteer Stories – Starla Huebner

By jkouri on April 20, 2020 Community, Volunteer Stories

Today, we celebrate Starla Huebner. For the past 7 years, she has volunteered at our annual conference, A Future & A Hope. If you’ve attended, you’ve probably seen her! Her…

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Volunteer Stories – Claire Davis

By jkouri on April 20, 2020 Community, Volunteer Stories

Today, we’re celebrating Claire Davis. A long-time paperwork guide and foster and adoptive parent, Claire shares some practical tips on how you can support a foster family in need! 1.  Tell…

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