Celebrating A Legacy of Education and Care
07 May 2026
As the school year draws to a close, we find ourselves at a truly momentous chapter in the life of Cornerstones of Care. This marks the end of an era for the Gillis School as we prepare to open the Cornerstones of Care Education Campus when school resumes this fall. As...
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Cultivating Gratitude Supports a Foundation of Hope
05 May 2026
Sometimes it can feel like the world is caving in, leading to a spiral of negativity. In those moments, finding something positive—anything that is going well—can help break that cycle. Cultivating gratitude creates space for hope in situations that might otherwise feel hopeless. Our therapists often encourage children and families to...
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It’s More About You Than Your Plants – Spring Gardening Tips
03 April 2026
On a chilly late March morning, Farm and Horticulture Lead Instructor Bob Minton and two Seed-to-Plate youth, BK and Prince, were at the Ozanam Campus garden preparing for the upcoming strawberry planting. Following several days with temperatures fluctuating from the 50s to the 90s, the trio were in the garden digging...
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Trainer Spotlight: Katie Ramel Guides Foster Parents with Experience and Compassion
02 April 2026
At Cornerstones of Care, every trainer brings a unique story and passion to their work. Katie Ramel stands out for the depth of her experience and the heart she brings to every course she creates or teaches. With more than a decade of experience as a paramedic and years teaching...
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Therapeutic Techniques Cornerstones of Care Provides to Prevent Child Abuse and Strengthen Families
02 April 2026
At Cornerstones of Care, preventing child abuse is not about a single intervention or a one-size-fits-all solution. It’s about working with the entire family system, supporting both children and caregivers with the tools, insight, and stability they need to create lasting change. “Our most effective interventions are family-focused,” says Allen Goold,...
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Kansas Civic Organizations Support Local Families
31 March 2026
In Southeast Kansas, civic organizations have stepped up to create a safe, healthy community by supporting children and families that are part of Cornerstones of Care’s Family Preservation program. Cornerstones of Care is contracted by the Kansas Department for Children and Families to support families in 16 counties in the southeast...
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Guest Blog: Why We Need Cultural Intelligence
26 February 2026
Below, Dr. Andrea Hendricks explains the importance of cultural intelligence for organizations and communities. This year, Black History Month marks the centennial of the first Black History celebration initiated by Carter G. Woodson in 1926. This milestone reflects a century of honoring Black achievement, resilience, and the ongoing pursuit of equality....
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Create a Safety Plan Before Things Get Stressful
24 February 2026
During emotionally charged times, our team members take extra steps for self-care while supporting children and families working through trauma. One of those steps, having a safety plan, is crucial. And, if you are finding these days stressful and out of our control, you will want to develop a safety...
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