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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Why School Breaks Require Just as Much Planning as the School Year and Tips for Filling the Time
17 February 2026
School breaks are often seen as a welcome pause from routines, but for children in foster care and residential treatment, extended breaks can be challenging. The structure and support that school provides suddenly disappears, and without intentional planning, long stretches of unstructured time can increase stress, anxiety, and behavioral challenges....
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Trainer Spotlight: Meet Deraan Washington
27 January 2026
Deraan Washington is a Learning Partner on Cornerstones of Care’s Collaborative Learning Team, where she designs and facilitates trauma-informed training for both staff and foster parents. In this role, she focuses on building curriculum that supports caregivers in understanding stress, trauma, and the ways these experiences shape relationships with children....
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New Program for Fathers Begins With KU Partnership on FORGE Grant
20 December 2025
Supporting Fathers, Strengthening Families: A New Program Launches with KU Cornerstones of Care is proud to partner with the University of Kansas on a new initiative designed to support fathers and father figures as they build stronger relationships, financial stability, and long-term success for their families. With a five-year, $3.75 million FORGE...
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