How Community Collaboration Works

How Community Collaboration Works

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” ― Helen Keller The goal of preventing child abuse and decreasing the number of children entering the foster care system takes a shared responsibility and commitment. We believe when local communities collaborate...
The Power of Having Someone’s Back

The Power of Having Someone’s Back

As the COVID-19 pandemic began to unfold around the world, millions of people struggled with lockdowns, unemployment and social distancing. But for one vulnerable group, it hit especially hard: people in recovery already struggling to maintain their sobriety. This was...
A Growing Circle of Support

A Growing Circle of Support

Struggling. Feeling alone. Afraid to leave her home. On the brink of a mental crisis. And all in the middle of a pandemic. Desperately trying to hold her mental health together on her own, but still recognizing her own needs, Jada* bravely reached out for support....
Just Being People

Just Being People

About two years ago, one of our host families began a hosting for Brittany*, a young single mom. A natural friendship began, and the families kept in touch with each other after the placement was over. When COVID hit hard in the spring of 2020, Brittany’s small...
With A Little Help From My Friends

With A Little Help From My Friends

For many of us, life in the past year has been a struggle. Now imagine adding to that struggle — you’re an overwhelmed young mom with a 1-year-old, struggling to find/ keep a job, desperately in search of housing and childcare, pregnant with twins, and due to give...
My Desperate Quest for Ice Cream

My Desperate Quest for Ice Cream

“If you come home from the park right now, I promise you something special!” I yelled in desperation. “What will it be, Miss Stephanie?” the young voice yelled back. “We’ll go get ice cream!” I will admit it was an absolute bribe, since I knew the young boys in our...
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