Cornerstones of Care Receives Sanctuary Re-Certification
15 July 2025
Cornerstones of Care is proud to share we have officially been re-certified as a Sanctuary Model organization and our Kansas foster care team has received its initial Sanctuary certification. This is a powerful affirmation of our continued commitment to creating a trauma-informed environment for everyone we serve and for one another. We’re...
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Leading with Care: Spotlighting Our 2024 CARE Award Winners
15 July 2025
The CARE Awards celebrate the heart and soul of Cornerstones of Care. The individuals and teams who won the awards in 2024 were announced on June 23rd. As part of a deeper look at this year’s CARE Award recipients, we’re spotlighting a few of the winners who shared more about their...
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Water Safety Ensures Summer Fun for All
13 June 2025
This summer, many families will look to cool off and have fun at the pool. Foster parents must adhere to Missouri or Kansas regulations regarding water safety, particularly for home swimming pools. Missouri and Kansas regulations differ but have the same intent: to ensure that children are safe around water. Drowning...
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Josie Arens Wins “Illuminating Hope: Rise of Champions” Award
12 June 2025
When Staycee Dixon decided to hold the “Illuminating Hope: A Day of Honoring Foster Care Champions: Rise of the Champion” awards, she knew just who she’d nominate for the “therapist” category: Josie Arens. Staycee is an experienced foster parent and the founder of Rise of the Champions, an organization that...
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Randy Smith Crosses the Finish Line
20 May 2025
This month, Randy Smith will retire as athletic director and coach of the Running Club after serving 51 years in Ozanam athletics.
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Foster Care Q&A
11 April 2025
May is Foster Care Awareness Month—join Cornerstones of Care in celebrating foster parents and exploring ways to support children in need.
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Cornerstones of Care Eastern Region Outpatient Therapy Team
10 April 2025
Meet the team at our outpatient St. Louis counseling office. We're accepting referrals for individual and family clients.
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Reporting and Dealing with Child Abuse
09 April 2025
April is childhood abuse prevention month. Learn what to do if you suspect a child in your care has been abused or if they disclose abuse has occured.
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