This National Mentoring Month, learn more about Catherine and Allen, two of our incredible mentors, who dedicate their time to two youth in the Ozanam Campus Residential Treatment Program.
Most people will recognize BIST as a school-based program that supports teachers, administrators, and other school staff as they partner with students to address behavioral issues. First introduced to schools in 1989, the BIST program has grown to include more than 330 schools in nine states. BIST is now in its third year of offering in-home services and has seen overwhelmingly positive results. Join us as we learn about the Saunders family and their year-long journey with Lead BIST Consultant, Linda Hosman to bring more grace and accountability into the home.
The holidays can be a difficult time for foster and adoptive families due to the grief and loss of family separation. In this latest blog post, hear from Brittany and team member Shannon Garber about how caretakers can prepare for the holidays – unexpected tantrums, calls and visits with biological family members, and more. You’ll also hear from two foster families about how they navigate this time of year and the resources that have been helpful to them.
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Every year, Cornerstones of Care delivers the joy of the holiday season to over 1,500 families in the Kansas City area through NASB North Pole. This extraordinary feat is only made possible by generous people like Carol, Richard, and Beverly who help to supply the gifts for the Gift Gallery and Sponsor-A-Youth program. Feel inspired this December and learn how you, too, can make a difference for a family in your community.
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On March 8, 2023, Malachi O’Brien broke a Guinness World Record by running 153 marathons in a row – all to raise awareness for foster care and adoption. The 40-year-old pastor from Peculiar, Mo., holds a doctoral degree in social media and marketing and knows that to get people to pay attention to something, you must be willing to do something a little bit crazy.
