Professional Development

On Tuesday I had the honor of joining in the celebration of 22 amazing young adults who have overcome obstacles, broken down barriers, crashed through stereotypes, and now are blazing a trail for current foster youth to follow. I attended the Foster Care to Success (FC2S) annual Summer Reception in DC. Foster Care to Success’ […]

This has become my NBA week.  No, not because of the NBA championship games between the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs. (I haven’t seen any of the 6 games played so far). You know I love sharing stories that crush stereotypes by celebrating those who are thriving and not just surviving, right? Well, this

I don’t think I’ve ever blogged about my religious views (I’m a Christian) but today I want to share the Father’s Day message that was presented at my church on yesterday.  Mr. Etan Thomas delivered a powerful “call to action” to adults challenging us to reach out to and embrace our youth.  Prior to yesterday, I

QUESTION OF THE DAY?  What Would You Do If You Knew That You Could Not Fail?   REMEMBER: Success Is The Only Option  

There are over 400,000 children in foster care in the United States.  There have been many big screen and made for TV movies about the struggles of children in the system.  The most famous movie (and one of my favorites) is The Blind Side. National Foster Care Month has ended but foster care is back

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