Organizational Development

Today is National Drop Everything and Read Day (D.E.A.R.)   What is D.E.A.R.? D.E.A.R. stands for “Drop Everything and Read,” a national month-long celebration of reading designed to remind folks of all ages to make reading a priority activity in their lives. Because, what’s more fun(damental) than reading, really? When is D.E.A.R. celebrated? D.E.A.R. programs […]

Each Thursday in April our blog posts will focus on the theme “Throw-Back Thursday” and I will share past blog posts with you.    Today’s Throw-Back Thursday theme is “foster care in the movies”.    My favorites: The Blind Side Gracie’s Choice on Lifetime Raising Izzie on GMC Somebody’s Child on GMC Finding A Family on Hallmark Channel Baby

Today is my birthday – and it is a BIG one! I’m really excited about it. “BIG” birthdays for over 20,000 teens annually means an exit from the foster care rolls whether they are sufficiently prepared to make it on their own or not.   On another note, too many other foster children spend too

The The Child Welfare League of America reports that there are over 400,000 kids in foster care in the US.  Children move on average 7 times while in the foster care system.  Very often trash bags are the unofficial luggage of children in foster care.  They regularly move from place to place with only the

Every child deserves a loving supportive family.  I believe that the ultimate goal of the foster care system is to keep children and teens in a safe family structure.    In honor of family and my birthday on April 8th, I am sharing with you my 8 favorite quotes about family.   Family is not

Each Thursday in April our blog posts will focus on the theme “Throw-Back Thursday” and I will share past blog posts with you.    Today’s Throw-Back Thursday theme is “youth in transition”.   When I speak of youth in transition I am speaking of those young people who are just entering adulthood and exiting the

“I do beseech you to direct your efforts more to preparing youth for the path and less preparing the path for the youth.” -Ben Lindsey   Welcome to part III in our blog series “Why Every Teen In Foster Care Needs A Portfolio”.    Packaged For Success™ is not just a portfolio development program – it

 Welcome to part II in our blog series “Why Every Teen In Foster Care Needs A Portfolio”.   If you haven’t had a chance to check out part I in the series you can do that right here.   Our Packaged For Success™ Youth Portfolio Development Program helps foster teens put their best foot forward!

Our Packaged For Success™ Youth Portfolio Development Program helps foster teens put their best foot forward! During our professional portfolio development seminar, youth discover their strengths, record their achievements, create their own definition of success, and plan their future.  The end result is a completed professional portfolio complete with employment tools, academic records, and documentation

Today is the first day of spring and April is on the way.  You’re probably wondering why I am so excited about April.  Well…   My birthday is in April and this year is a VERY special one for ME.  I will be celebrating my birthday by kicking off our Pack A Backpack Drive on