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Cornerstones of Care is dedicated to partnering for safe and healthy communities by leveraging decades of expertise and a certification in trauma-informed care to provide an array of quality prevention, treatment and support services to children and families. We strive to affect positive change, give a stronger voice to those in need, raise awareness in our communities and deliver a fully integrated approach to care.
Statements
Statement by Cornerstones of Care President and CEO Denise Cross to Cornerstones of Care Supporters Regarding Recent Protests.
June 3, 2020
- reduce the incidence and impact of trauma;
- create a safe and healing environment that respects dignity and inclusion;
- build community to transform systems and individual lives; and
- take risks in pursuit of valuable gains.
In the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
Statement by Cornerstones of Care President and CEO Denise Cross to Cornerstones of Care Supporters Regarding COVID-19.
March 17, 2020
As an important stakeholder to our organization, I’d like to provide an update on the heightened policies and practices we are implementing to ensure the safety and health of our children, families and staff during this time.
- Continuously Monitoring & Adapting
Our leadership team, including a staff-appointed Communicable/Infectious Disease Officer, is closely monitoring local, state, regional and federal best practices and recommendations and adapting to meet the specifics needs of our organization and the children and families we partner with. Every day, we learn more and consider new ways to safely do our work, including the use of technology to minimize in-person meetings.
- Collaboration with State Partners
We’re working closely with the Kansas Department for Children and Families and Missouri Children’s Division to continue meeting the needs of children and families while keeping our staff, children and families safe. Our team is providing CDC recommendations and guidance to families on the best ways to prevent the spread of illness.
- Limiting Exposure
In addition to more sanitation supplies and practicing social distancing, we’ve canceled all out-of-state travel and paused all non-essential travel for the next 45 days. We’ve also paused all volunteer activities and mentor meetings on our campuses. All staff are submitting symptoms they may be experiencing to the Communicable/Infectious Disease Officer to help understand impact and provide individualized direction on next steps.
- Implementing Screenings
On-campus staff are screening visitors (parents/guardians) with CDC-recommended questions to ensure the safety of our schools and residential facilities. Community-based staff are utilizing the same screening questions to understand the safety of a home prior to visiting. Technology continues to be evaluated as temporary tools for providing services.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at denise.cross@cornerstonesofcare.org. Thank you for your continued support of the 15,000 children and families we partner with every day.
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Our Recent Press Releases
June 10, 2020
Cornerstones of Care Is Awarded Grant from GENYOUth's COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund
August 12, 2019
Local Healthcare Nonprofits Partner to Improve Access and Experience for Children, Teens and Young Adults
August 2, 2019
Local Children and Families will Benefit from Chiefs Charity Game on August 10
July 9, 2019
Cornerstones of Care Receives 3-Year Recertification to Provide Trauma-Informed Care
May 28, 2019
Justin Horton Named Executive Director of Missouri Programs and Services
May 1, 2019
Chiefs Defensive Players Kick Off 2019 Chiefs Charity Game with Cornerstones of Care
January 31, 2019
Donna Rozell Named ED of Cornerstones of Care
September 17, 2018
Cornerstones of Care Seeks Special Homes for Kids in Buchanan County
August 14, 2018
Nonprofit Celebrates one Year Serving Youth in Foster and Adoptive Families
July 6, 2018
Foundations Unite to Provide Free Heart Screenings for Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
May 31, 2018
Chad Harris Named Chief Development Officer at Cornerstones of Care
April 27, 2018
New Funding Allows Mental Health Screenings for Students at Grandview C-4 Schools
April 26, 2018
Behavioral Health Workers Will Be First in Missouri to Adopt New Framework for Serving Children and Families
February 28, 2018
Opioid Crisis' Impact on Children in Buchanan County
May 15, 2017
It's Foster Care Awareness Month and 13,391 Missouri Children are in State Custody
April 13, 2017
Philanthropic MVPs to be Honored at 36th Annual Spirit Awards
April 4, 2017
Local Nonprofit Cornerstones of Care Named Finalist for National Grant Award
April 1, 2017
Cornerstones of Care Merger to Benefit Northwest Missouri
March 6, 2017
Community Partners Unite for a Pop-Up Farmers Market and Sunday Funday at Bier Station on March 12
March 1, 2017
KDOC Celebrates Launch of Therapy Program for Juvenile Offenders in Salina
February 9, 2017
Free Relationship Strengthening Classes in KC Region
February 8, 2017
Cornerstones of Care to Implement Effective Alternative to Youth Incarceration in 29 Northeast Kansas Counties
February 7, 2017
Local Transitional Living Program to Receive Additional Resources Through Merger
January 9, 2017
Five Local and Long-time Partners Legally Unite to Increase Impact
September 8, 2016
Free Minsky's Pizza for Kansas City to Celebrate Alex Smith and Red Friday
June 8, 2016
28 Youth and their Families to Celebrate Graduation at Arrowhead Stadium
July 18, 2016
Foster Youth Attend Michelle Obama's Education Summit in D.C.
March 29, 2016
Cornerstones of Care and Aramark Unite to Provide Career-Readiness Workshop
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Stephanie Sheldon,
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816-469-9252
stephanie.sheldon@cornerstonesofcare.org
Carol Grimaldi,
Manager, Community Engagement and Advocacy
816-508-1765
carol.grimaldi@cornerstonesofcare.org
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