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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Build Trybe, DeLaSalle, BCBS Partner to Build an Urban Farm
19 December 2025
An Urban Farm Coming to Kansas City, From Build Trybe, DeLaSalle, and BCBS When Theo Bunch sees an empty acreage in the Troost corridor, he sees chickens, goats, and plenty of fresh produce. Build Trybe, DeLaSalle Education Center, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City are working together to make that...
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Meet Lesa Chandler, Director of Collaborative Learning
04 December 2025
At Cornerstones of Care, we’re proud to highlight the people who make our work meaningful every day. This month, we’re excited to feature Lesa Chandler, our Director of Collaborative Learning, whose passion for education and dedication to strengthening families guide everything she does. Empowering Learners Across Our Community In her role, Lesa...
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Cornerstones of Care Education Center 2026 Opening
31 October 2025
Beginning in August 2026, we will consolidate both of our day treatment schools into a single South Kansas City location and vacate our Gillis Campus site.
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Celebrate the Season of Giving with Cornerstones of Care
10 October 2025
Ways to Donate During the Holidays to Cornerstones of Care This holiday season, there are so many meaningful ways to support the children, youth, and families we serve. Whether you give your time, donate gifts, or make a financial contribution, your generosity helps make the holidays brighter for those who need...
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Celebrating Sally Hornstra
07 October 2025
Celebrating Sally Hornstra: Fourteen Years of Impact After 14 extraordinary years, Sally Hornstra, our Director of Grants, is retiring from Cornerstones of Care. During that time, Sally has helped shape our development operations, leaving a lasting impact on our organization, our colleagues, and the children and families we serve. Her...
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Meet Ted Arrandale: Inspiring Foster Parent Training Through Brain Science
07 October 2025
Ted Arrandale serves as a Learning Partner, also known as a Training Specialist, at Cornerstones of Care. One of the best parts of his role? “Every day is different,” he says.
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BIST Vision Conference Shows How BIST Helps Teachers Succeed
17 September 2025
How BIST Empowers Teachers When Jennie Alderman became principal at Franklin Smith Elementary School in Blue Springs, the school had issues she needed to address. Staff at the school felt isolated and many believed they were operating in silos, or as one put it, “we each felt like we were on...
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