Professional Development

I have to admit that during the month of May I have been on autopilot. — sometimes even feeling stagnant.  There were also several times during National Foster Care Month when I pondered “why I do what I do”.  Today I had several “why” reminders.  In fact, they were more like “wake up calls” and […]

There are two books written for young adults that have been recommended to me in the last week.  The books are:   The Defining Decade: Why your twenties matter – and how to make the most of them now by Meg Jay, PhD   Twentysomething: Why Do Young Adults Seem Stuck? by Robin Marantz Henig

It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. -Frederick Douglass   For these are all our children. We will all profit by, or pay for, whatever they become. -James Baldwin   The essence of our effort to see that every child has a chance must be to assure each an equal opportunity,

What:             The 7th Flag Takeover is an ALL GIRLS event taking place at Six Flags America on June 1, 2013.  The ladies will experience:   “Girls Rule The World” Interactive workshops Buffet lunch Young Motive performance Photo Shoot G.E.A.R. back pack/t-shirt   When:            Saturday, June 1, 2013  Where:          SIX FLAGS AMERICA, 12710 Central Avenue, Mitchellville, MD

Happy Mother’s Day to all the Biological Mothers, Adopted Mothers, Foster Mothers, Step Mothers, Grandmothers, God Mothers, Mothers In Law, and Mother Figures.  THANK YOU! The mother’s heart is the child’s school-room. -Henry Ward Beecher   There is no way to be a perfect mother, and a million ways to be a good one. -Jill

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week!  Yesterday was National Teacher Day (May 7, 2013).  Did you thank a teacher?   This blog post is dedicated to all the amazing teachers preparing a new generation of change world changers! THANK YOU!!         “A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.” –Henry

Today is the last day of Child Abuse Prevention Month and I want to offer you an additional way to get involved to support the protection and safety of children.   Ressurrection Graves created Ten Ways to Safeguard Your Child from Sexual Abuse and has implemented a new trademark S.A.F.E.G.U.A.R.D.S.® as the acronym for the ten

Leroy S. is a high school junior in Texas. He has been in foster care for about five years. Leroy will graduate as a high school junior this year. The demand for more self-experienced youth workers motivated him to expedite his graduation so that he can help other teens and children who are and will

Many times teens in foster care don’t receive consistent support, encouragement, and nurturing. Here are 21 phrases to uplift, inspire, and celebrate teens in foster care.  Share some today. You’re important. Trust yourself. Stand strong. It’s great you didn’t give up. You’re making progress. I’m proud of you. I’m inspired by your compassion. Well done.

Today the estimated jackpot for Mega Millions is $92,000,000.  The estimated jackpot for Powerball is $112,000,000.   I don’t play the lottery so there is no way that can win the lottery but let’s play “what if” anyway.   What if YOU won the lottery?  How would you give and serve your community if you