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Redesigned Training Helps Foster Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Youth

18 September 2024

Discover how Cornerstones of Care is leading the way in creating safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth through innovative training programs.

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Former Foster Youth Overcomes the Odds to Achieve Excellence in Engineering

12 September 2024

This blog tells the remarkable story of Colby Landwehr, an electrical engineer who turned a challenging upbringing in foster care into a successful career. Discover how Colby’s resilience and passion for giving back inspire his work and his efforts to support foster youth through community service.

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“Everything Happens So Fast in Kinship Care”: An Unfiltered Look at One Kinship Caregiver’s Experience

10 September 2024

This National Kinship Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the courageous, raw story of one of our own, Alicia Dentler, Clinical Utilization Specialist, who unexpectedly became a kinship caregiver in 2012. From the initial overwhelm and challenges of navigating the child welfare system to finding a community of support, Alicia shares an unfiltered look at one kinship caregiver’s experience and how she used that experience to support other foster parents on their journey.

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From Chaos to Courage: How Stability, Support, and Self-Determination Helped One Foster Youth Find Success in the Classroom

26 August 2024

Kirsten vividly remembers the day her life was changed forever. At six years old, she got off the school bus to discover a line of police cars in front of her house. Officers at the door instructed her to go to her room and pack her belongings. Over the next eleven years, Kirsten was shuffled through more than 120 foster placements, attending countless schools as she navigated her new reality filled with uncertainty and upheaval.

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Case Management Specialist Puts the Focus on the Family to Create Lasting Change

12 August 2024

Tanya Lewis, Aftercare Case Management Specialist, faced the challenge of helping *Ember, a teenager struggling with self-harm and trust issues. Through creative writing and genuine connection, Tanya helps Ember navigate her darkest moments and reclaim her life. This latest blog post highlights our Family Focus program and the delicate balance of guiding families toward lasting healing and stability.

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Beyond Labels: Embracing Neurodiversity Through a Trauma-Informed Lens

18 July 2024

This National Disability Awareness Month, we’re delving into the complex intersection of neurodiversity, trauma, and its impact on youth and families. Is neurodiversity a disability? Our short answer is no – but it’s not so straightforward. We invite you to explore this nuanced topic with us and discover how adopting a trauma-informed perspective can deepen our understanding and compassion for others.

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Former Collegiate Basketball Player Transforms Lives Through Teaching

27 June 2024

Jessica Hall’s journey as a teacher at the Gillis Campus Day Treatment School all started with her love of basketball. In this inspiring blog, the middle school teacher shares how she fosters growth and confidence in her students by role-modeling appropriate behaviors, maintaining high expectations, and collaborating with team members.

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