Three years before the 2022 #NationalAdoptionDay event, Natasha’s grandmother, Tracy, began the long and laborious process of filing for adoption. || This story is part two of our three-part series to highlight the end-of-year impact of our work at Cornerstones of Care.
On Saturday, November 19, at Children’s Mercy Park, our Kansas Foster Care Team threw the biggest #NationalAdoptionDay party in Cornerstones of Care history. || This story is part one of our three-part series to highlight the end-of-year impact of our work at Cornerstones of Care.
On a cruise in 2020, Joshua and Matt discussed what type of family they wanted. Their conversation included fostering, adopting, or having children through a surrogate. The couple, married in 2018, knew they wanted a family; they just weren't sure what form it would take. They made their decision in 2020 when a friend, who is a foster care case manager, mentioned a teenager who identified as LGBTQ+ and had asked to be placed with a same-gender couple. Joshua and Matt were motivated to become foster parents, even though they wouldn't be licensed in time to foster the teen who made the request.
There are many ways to engage during this holiday season. Whether it be through volunteering your time, purchasing gifts, or making a monetary donation. You can make a significant difference during a season that can be especially difficult for children and families suffering the impacts of trauma. Learn how you can make an impact this holiday season!
Life can be heavy. When we are not prepared for stressful events, it can feel like the event won. When feeling stressed, we are more vulnerable to react to triggers –memories, experiences, or events that spark an intense emotional reaction regardless of our current mood. Learn more about how we create and implement safety plans as a part of our trauma-informed model.
