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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.
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.
Part Two - Boundaries with Clients | In this second part, we'll explore how to create boundaries with clients and how safety and predictability intersect to create real therapeutic change.
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.
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.
