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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.
Recent News CoverageStatement by Cornerstones of Care CEO Denise Cross Regarding Gov. Kelly's Kansas Child Welfare Grants Announcement
February 14, 2019
We are pleased that the foster care grants have been honored by the State, and appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with DCF to ensure the long-term stability for children and families. A smooth, collaborative transition for children and families is our top priority. It is disappointing to learn that the Family Preservation grants will be rebid as we proposed a high-quality, trauma-informed approach to help children in Atchison, Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Douglas and Johnson counties remain safely in their homes. We plan to pursue every opportunity to help ensure safe and healthy communities for Kansas’ children.
Statement by Cornerstones of Care CEO Denise Cross to KC Star
February 13, 2019
The following statement was provided to the Kansas City Star as a response to an inquiry regarding DCF’s review and scoring process. View the article.
We are committed to partnering with DCF and the broader community to strengthen the service system for Kansas’ children and families. While we have not seen the scoring of the responses, we have appreciated the opportunity to meet with the new DCF administration to offer our support, discuss the array of services we provide in communities across the state of Kansas, and to highlight key components of our service models outlined in our response to the Child Welfare request for proposals. Safety, well-being, and stability for children and families are our priorities. We look forward to partnering with the new administration and stand ready to continue our implementation of family preservation and foster care services.
Statement by Cornerstones of Care CEO Denise Cross on Kansas Child Welfare Grants
January 4, 2019
On November 1, 2018, the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF) announced its selection of Cornerstones of Care as one of its providers of child welfare services under new grants for Family Preservation & Foster Care services, effective July 1, 2019. We were honored to have the opportunity to build upon our decades of serving Kansas citizens through our delivery of behavioral health, juvenile justice and family services to help improve the state’s current child welfare system and, most importantly, to improve the experiences of children served by the system.
Yesterday, Governor-elect Kelly’s transition team asked that we pause implementation of the Department for Children and Families’ grants.
Partnering for safe and healthy communities is our mission here at Cornerstones of Care, and we look forward to partnering with Governor-elect Kelly, her transition team and the newly appointed DCF Secretary for Kansas children and families. We stand ready to support the new administration and are prepared to work alongside them as they transition into leading our State Government in Kansas.
Governor-elect Kelly has a long career and track record of supporting children and families through her policies and leadership. This has been evident in her tireless commitment to the Kansas Child Welfare System Task Force, which has been working over the last year to improve the existing system for children. The Task Force recommendations were thoughtful and well-informed, and many were consistent with the approaches we outlined in our own proposals submitted as part of the Child Welfare Grants’ Request for Proposals process.
Yesterday we reached out to Governor-elect Kelly’s team to offer our full support and to assist as we can as they move forward. Safety, well-being and stability for Kansas children are our priorities, and we look forward to working with the new Kansas administration and the many other community partners across the state towards these efforts.
Our Press Releases
January 31, 2018
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
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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
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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
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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
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