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.
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.
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.
Nicole Newton is the Director of Resource Family Development at Cornerstones of Care, but her work in foster care and adoption isn't just part of her job -- it's part of her life. Over the years, Nicole has fostered 24 children and is the proud adoptive mother of three now adult children.
What is an IEP, and how do you qualify for one? Who can advocate for an IEP? Are there any special considerations for families with children in foster care? In this brief conversation, Katie Ramel shares her expertise with teachers, parents, case managers, foster parents, and anyone who wants to learn how better to serve the needs of our youngest community members.