Looking Beyond the Outbursts: Respond to Defiant Behaviors with Confidence and Care
11 June 2026
Every parent and caregiver has experienced moments when a child refused to listen, argued endlessly, or pushed every boundary in sight. We’ve all experienced it in its various forms—the repeated “no’s,” the eye rolls, the refusal to turn off a video game or TV, the raised voice, the slammed doors,...
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Meet Amber Maledy: Making Learning More Engaging with Her Energy and Humor
19 May 2026
When you talk to Amber Maledy, even for just a few minutes, one thing is apparently clear—she genuinely cares about people. Whether she’s helping new employees prepare for their jobs, supporting her team, or leading a difficult conversation about human trafficking, her approach to life is rooted in patience, empathy,...
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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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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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Redesigned Training Helps Foster Inclusivity for LGBTQ+ Youth
18 September 2024
Discover how Cornerstones of Care is leading the way in creating safe, inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ youth through innovative training programs.
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“Everything Happens So Fast in Kinship Care”: An Unfiltered Look at One Kinship Caregiver’s Experience
10 September 2024
This National Kinship Awareness Month, we’re shining a light on the courageous, raw story of one of our own, Alicia Dentler, Clinical Utilization Specialist, who unexpectedly became a kinship caregiver in 2012. From the initial overwhelm and challenges of navigating the child welfare system to finding a community of support, Alicia shares an unfiltered look at one kinship caregiver’s experience and how she used that experience to support other foster parents on their journey.
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Get to Know TFC with Renea Nash
11 June 2024
In this Q&A, Renea shares her journey to becoming the manager of the Treatment Foster Care program and how her team is supporting and training foster parents working with children who have experienced profound trauma.
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Building Bridges for Student Success: BIST Program Uplifts Struggling Middle School Student
11 April 2024
Learn how a dedicated school counselor, an assistant principal, and a supportive team joined forces with their BIST Consultant to implement the model and foster trust, skill-building, and, ultimately, success for one Hocker Grove Middle School student.
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