In my January 16, 2013 blog I made the statement that “A life list is better than a bucket list because a life list helps youth discover reasons to live. “ The year before that on January 12, 2012, I suggested youth receive planners, journals, and calendars as New Year’s Day gifts and we combine […]
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THANK YOU for being a part of our community. We want to keep you informed of our 2013 strong finish as well as new happenings in 2014. Let’s look back to move forward. The Teen Toolbox, LLC was formed as a sole proprietorship by, Nicki Sanders, in February 2007. Our mission is to help
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As a teenager, who would you have called if you needed? A letter of recommendation for a job Transportation to a college tour To earn community service hours to graduate high school Answers to questions about sex or sexuality Tutoring in Geometry Positive youth development means youth are fully prepared not problem free. Many
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Every year Ginny Robertson hosts a FREE holiday networking event that also showcases the products and services of On Purpose Networking for Women members. Members of On Purpose Networking for Women will be selling, demonstrating and educating us on their products and services. This is a great opportunity to network, make new connections and
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First semester report cards have been issued and it’s time to implement the second semester academic plan. How did the first semester go? Is your teen’s first semester report card in their portfolio? Has the permission form from that interesting field trip been added? What about the flyer from that life skills course? Do your
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Welcome to the end of 2013! Today I want to share three awesome resources available to support teens in foster care during the holiday season. FosterClub, the national network for young people in foster care, recognizes the struggle faced by young people in and from foster care during the holidays. FosterClub provides the following
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Our company is called The Teen Toolbox because we specialize in supporting teens by providing value to teens and adults! You read that correctly!. We have something for YOU if you are a: Teenager Parent or Guardian of a teenager Clinician, Youth Worker, Case Manager, or Youth Pastor Child Welfare Administrator Educator Coach Mentor
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Happy Thanksgiving!! I am blessed and thankful for so many things… My daughter and extended family My health and strength My friends and colleagues My warm home Reliable transportation Food and clothing Ideas and plans Fun and laughter Peace and love My career/business that allows me to connect with YOU I AM THANKFUL FOR
Amber S. exited the Florida foster care system two years ago. Her interests include art, music, crime scene investigation shows. She is a fan of hip hop, rap, R&B and gospel music. Other people describe Amber as being shy and always staying to herself. She describes herself as being a good listener, and good
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Saturday, November 23, 2013 is National Adoption Day. National Adoption Day is a collective effort to raise awareness of the more than 100,000 children and teens in the United States foster care system awaiting permanent families. Ever year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, communities of parents, judges, and child advocates join together to
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