Respite Care: Supporting Foster Youth and Families
I hear often from people in the community that they want to be a foster parent but they are unfortunately unable to do so due to their work schedule, family obligations or a myriad of other life conflicts. They reach out to me to find different ways they can support youth in foster care and […]
Transition Plans and “Aging Out” of the System
While there are many narratives that tell children in foster care how unlikely they are to succeed, we want to begin acting on and telling a different story. A transition from childhood to adulthood is quite a difficult time. A person is beginning to make the decisions for their own life. They are asked to […]
Self Advocacy
This is a short blog post about the importance of self advocacy and the feeling of control. I recently went to court with one of my clients and she seemed to be rather nervous about the appointment. Her and I talked about what it was going to entail and she seemed to fear not being […]
Trauma-Informed Teaching
In this post, I will discuss the importance of incorporating hands on tinkering and practical learning initiatives for children who have experienced trauma, as well as discussing some techniques that help keep children who have experienced engaged and resilient in learning. Many children who have placed in foster care have a hard time in school, […]
Introducing Clarvida: A Brand Transformation Designed to Triple Community Impact
Leading national provider of behavioral health and human services unveils new brand identity and ambitious plans for growth. For more than 50 years, Pathways Health and Community Support, LLC (“Pathways”) has been a leader in providing accessible, community-based care and support services for individuals with behavioral health, mental health, and social needs. Through a broad […]
