Social Work Breaks Barriers: Part One
20 March 2023
This National Social Work Month, we highlight the stories of several standout social workers at Cornerstones of Care. The 2023 theme, “Social Work Breaks Barriers,” is provided by the National Association of Social Workers. It invites our selected interviewees to explore how they break barriers that prevent people and communities...
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Let’s Talk About it: Self Harm
01 March 2023
Today is Self-Injury Awareness Day, a global awareness event meant to bring attention to the reality of self-harm in hopes of helping those who engage in it. This is one of those topics that we tend to avoid, as inflicting physical harm on oneself can seem illogical and frightening. Understanding...
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Black History Month: Conversations About Mentorship with Local Community Leaders
28 February 2023
For Black History Month, Cornerstones of Care asked several Black community leaders in child advocacy to reflect on the idea of mentorship and to share about the role of important individuals in their development as a leader. Our next conversation is with Montel Evans. Born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, Montel...
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5 Myths of Foster Care: Spring 2023 Edition
27 February 2023
Welcome! Whether you are a current foster parent, considering becoming licensed, or somewhere in between, staying informed and aware of the current trends, myths, and information surrounding foster care is essential. Take a minute to read through these five myths, and feel free to share them with your network. MYTH #1:...
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Black History Month: Conversations About Mentorship with Local Community Leaders
22 February 2023
For Black History Month, Cornerstones of Care asked several Black community leaders in child advocacy to reflect on the idea of mentorship and to share about the role of important individuals in their development as a leader. Our next conversation is with Juanice Williams. Juanice Williams, MSW, is an Assistant Instructor of...
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Black History Month: Conversations About Mentorship with Local Community Leaders
14 February 2023
For Black History Month, Cornerstones of Care asked several Black community leaders in child advocacy to reflect on the idea of mentorship and to share about the role of important individuals in their development as a leader Our first conversation is with Anthony J. Mondaine, Sr. Anthony’s involvement in his community runs...
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BIST Leadership Conference Offers Hope Camaraderie and Vision for School Leaders
03 February 2023
It’s not often that 110 school principals, building leaders, and district leaders will take two days off work to attend a leadership conference – except when that conference offers them something different, even revolutionary, to address the growing needs of students, teachers, and families in their community. “Teaching is no longer...
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FIRST SANCTUARY CIRCLE PROGRAM OF 2023 TAKES A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
30 January 2023
The Sanctuary Circle committee kicked off its first S.E.L.F. event of the year with a focus on the future. The 90-minute hybrid event was open to all Cornerstones of Care employees and began with a presentation by Clinical Manager Anh Dao, who shared about celebrating Tết, the Vietnamese New Year,...
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