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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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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