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A Portrait of Generosity

A Portrait of Generosity

When Jack turned 9, he and his family took part in a "9 acts of kindness" challenge. As one of his acts, Jack spent some of his birthday money to buy birthday gifts for our youth in foster care. This simple act of kindness garnered media attention as Jack continued to share what he had with others.

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Screening for Success: Developing a New Tool to Address Trauma

Screening for Success: Developing a New Tool to Address Trauma

Every youth who enters foster care shares one common thread - the trauma of being removed from their homes and separated from their families. In 2018, Washington University conducted a needs assessment for our treatment foster care program. Based on their assessment, we are now collaborating with them to develop a screening tool to be used before placing a child in a treatment foster care home.

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Rozell Named Executive Director of Kansas Programs

Donna Rozell has been named Cornerstones of Care's executive director of Kansas programs and services, responsible for providing strategic, executive-level leadership to strengthen existing programs and grow new partnerships throughout the state.

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Staff Spotlight - Nakia Winston

Staff Spotlight - Nakia Winston

Nakia Winston works in our St. Louis office placing children in loving treatment foster homes. Learn about her work, the need for foster parents, and what keeps her going.

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Human Trafficking Q & A: Misconceptions, Signs and How to Help

Human Trafficking Q & A: Misconceptions, Signs and How to Help

Kim Case has spent the last decade working alongside law enforcement, legislature, court personnel and advocate partners fighting for the rights of human trafficking survivors. We asked Kim what she wished everyone knew about human trafficking. Read what she said.

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