A Grandmother Found a Blessing Through Foster Care
28 May 2026
If you need inspiration in becoming a foster parent, look no further than Sandy Debrick. May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month, and we are highlighting Sandy as one of the special people who open their hearts and homes to youth who need a caring adult in their lives. Sandy’s foster parent...
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Three Gillis School Staff Close the Books on Successful Careers
28 May 2026
As the school year ends, Gillis School celebrated three extraordinary staff members retiring after more than 100 years of combined service in education. Principal Pam Sanders, teacher Susie Hadel, and Administrative Manager Carol Towns served thousands of students during their careers at the Gillis School. Each closed out a remarkable career,...
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Don’t Let Summer Erase the School Year
27 May 2026
Summer break is a time for rest, fun, and adventure — but it can also quietly chip away at the skills children worked hard to build during the school year. Research shows students can lose two to three months of learning over the summer, and for children who are already navigating challenges, that loss can hit even harder. The good news? You don't need expensive camps or tutors to make a difference. Small, consistent habits go a long way.
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Meet Amber Maledy: Making Learning More Engaging with Her Energy and Humor
19 May 2026
When you talk to Amber Maledy, even for just a few minutes, one thing is apparently clear—she genuinely cares about people. Whether she’s helping new employees prepare for their jobs, supporting her team, or leading a difficult conversation about human trafficking, her approach to life is rooted in patience, empathy,...
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Keep Your Family Safe Around Water
19 May 2026
While many families will head to the pool, take beach vacations, or even plan staycations at home this summer, drowning remains a serious and often underestimated danger. It is the leading cause of death for children ages 1–4 and the second leading cause of death for children ages 5–14. When people...
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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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