We have a group of dedicated workers and foster parents that go above and beyond to work with foster youth’s biological parents while they are in care. Their dedication allows for a smooth transition when the child reunifies and many times the support both worker and foster parent provide continues after reunification. Recently Angela, a …
In February Mrs. Drown took her 3 foster youth and 2 biological children to participate in a painting activity through Project Jericho. According to their website, Project Jericho is a nationally recognized collaboration between Clark State Performing Arts Center and Job and Family Services of Clark County, changes lives through positive in-depth arts experiences for …
Keisha is in our independent living program and has a daughter Mikilah who is 18 months old. Mikilah keeps her busy and enjoys making a mess all around herself in her highchair while eating. Keeping up with Mikilah can be tiring but Keisha is motivated to succeed. Keisha just began her first semester at Sinclair …
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Robert Bruce, our independent living manager, was shopping a local goodwill store picking up some furniture for a new youth. His description of his job and how the furniture would be used caught the ear of Michelle Conklin of New Family Tree. This wasn’t a chance meeting; it was the beginning of something that was …
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Today Jacob will move from his foster home to his Grandparent’s with his other siblings. Jacob is 14 years old and was able to have input into his plan to transition to the temporary custody of relatives. He had to choose between moving with his siblings to his Grandparent’s home prior to Christmas or finishing …
One of our foster youth had a last minute chance to attend a school trip to Washington D.C. Sarah went with other Graham Middle School 8th grade students on a 5 day trip to Gettysburg and Washington D.C. Another student wasn’t able to go and the Principal allowed for her to turn in our permission …
We have an incredible story to share with you this morning about a foster youth. Devon has set his goals high and is on the pathway to success; the CHOICES family couldn’t be happier for him! Devon is a Junior at CTC in Springfield, studying to become a Medical Assistant. He recently was elected President of …
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Miguel is a 14 year old boy in one of our foster homes who has struggled in school due to his behaviors. He has had many challenges in a regular school setting. This year Miguel has started the South Community YPH Program, where he is rated each day according to his behavior, participation and other …
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Together, as a team we are there to encourage our kids to be the best the can be, physically and mentally. Samantha is a 14 year old girl in foster care, who has taken it upon herself to make some serious lifestyle changes. She has struggled with her weight and has health concerns due to …
Our Independent Living program helps youth ages 17-21 transition out of foster care to living on their own, the program is designed to address the life skills these youth will need to succeed. Their worker helps them search for an apartment while teaching them how to review leases and set up utilities for the apartment. …
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