For young people in foster care, the path to higher education can be challenging. They may have faced instability and adversity, which could impact their academic journey. They may lack the funds, resources, and support systems to navigate scholarship applications and the entire admissions process. With the right support and guidance, young people can overcome obstacles and unlock their full potential. In this blog, we’ll explore the importance of preparing youth in foster care for college and offer some valuable tips to help them move closer to achieving their dreams.
Meet Tara, a dedicated literacy specialist whose life took an unexpected turn after two strokes. The impact was profound, affecting daily tasks and even her teaching career. But through the Cornerstones of Care Intensive In-Home Services (IIS) program, Tara found a lifeline. With unwavering support from IIS/IFRS Specialist Briar Strunk, she redefined her routine, connected with mental health resources, and learned to ask for help. Amidst challenges, Tara's story is a testament to strength and growth.
When Timothy Murphy, MD, decided to become a foster parent, he knew that he wanted to provide a home for adolescent boys. It wasn’t just because teenagers, especially teenage boys, are disproportionately represented in the U.S. foster care system, and he wanted to fill a need. Tim chose to foster adolescent boys because he had experience working with this population as a doctor and knew this was where he could make the greatest impact.
For nearly 50 years, the Ozanam Campus Day Treatment School has been doing things differently to address its students’ unique behavioral and academic challenges. Located on the southern edge of Kansas City, Missouri, the school provides individualized curriculum, small class sizes, and therapeutic support for students in grades 6-12 who have yet to find success in their regular classroom setting due to unique academic or behavioral challenges.
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Part One – Work/Home Life Boundaries | Like many of us, Cornerstones of Care’s Human Resources Manager Reza Soleymani-Alizadeh used to be pretty lousy at setting boundaries around work.
