by Megan Diaz | Oct 10, 2024 | Fundraisers, Uncategorized, Volunteering, Youth Support
Join us in celebrating the Kansas City Young Matrons, who will be honored with the Spirit Award alongside Christine and Robert Leyva at the 2024 Spirit Gala on Friday, November 8. Get your tickets today! If the holiday spirit could be captured in a single...
by Megan Diaz | Sep 27, 2024 | Organizational News
In Zach Hodson’s first year as Director of Purchasing and Procurement, the Finance team has fulfilled a WIDE commitment by increasing purchases with Disadvantaged Businesses (DBEs) by more than 400 percent. Last year, Cornerstones of Care spent an estimated $343,000...
by Megan Diaz | Sep 19, 2024 | Foster Care & Adoption
Kinship foster care is an out-of-home arrangement in which a child is temporarily cared for by a relative or someone with whom the child has a close emotional bond. Learn more about kinship foster care here. Jerrett was at work when he received an urgent call from a...
by Megan Diaz | Sep 18, 2024 | Community Trainings, Trauma-Informed Care
Like many Cornerstones of Care employees, Case Management Specialist Adam Branson is required to complete annual training to stay current on trauma-informed practices for working with youth and families. In his role, Adam serves as a liaison between the Ozanam Campus...
by Megan Diaz | Sep 12, 2024 | Foster Care & Adoption, Volunteering
Colby Landwehr, Assistant Electrical Engineer at Burns & McDonnell, is exceptionally good at solving technical problems. “Colby uses his engineering and problem-solving skills to upgrade the telecommunications network for substations to ensure reliable power for...
