by sstinson | Nov 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Building a Strong Support System for Raising Children with Special Needs Raising a child with special needs is a journey filled with unique challenges and joys. As parents navigate this path, building a reliable and inclusive support system is essential for the...
by sstinson | Nov 9, 2022 | Adoption, Aging Forward, Child Welfare, Foster Care, Health, Holidays, Parenting, remote work, Social Work, therapy, Trauma, Wellness
The winter months introduce a change in weather, sleep patterns, and emotions that hit some of us pretty hard and may cause an increase in thoughts or feelings of depression. Seasonal depression affects people of all ages and from all walks of life. “Suicide is...
by sstinson | Sep 23, 2020 | Child Welfare, Foster Care, Health, Parenting, Social Work, therapy, Wellness
National Recovery Month & foster care – By Shay Stinson September is National Recovery Month, promoting treatment and health services to enable those with addiction diseases to live healthier lives. Drug-addicted parents and guardians is now one of the...
by intisar | May 28, 2020 | Foster Care, Parenting, Special Needs
By Intisar Seraaj Interview by Shay Stinson * Click the audio clips to hear some of the most powerful soundbites from this interview. With more than two decades of experience with fostering children, some with multi-layered needs, Geraldine Jackson says...
by sstinson | May 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
How To Address the Need to Know Your Roots By Shay Stinson The bond between a biological mother and child is strong and as natural as our need for water and many people maintain a strong awareness of this bond throughout their lives. It’s not always the case that a...
