Professional Development

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

Join Nicki Sanders and The Teen Toolbox at the National Executive Youth Leadership Summit (NEYLS) on May 4, 2013.    The NEYLS is held annually on the first Saturday of May in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill.  The summit is generously sponsored by various Members of Congress and hosted by Friends of Chonya Johnson, who are

Packaged For Success™ is a preparation lifestyle – a collection of positive habits and character traits where we are prepared for the great things life has to offer.   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

Emancipate; Leave; Go Away From; Depart; Withdraw   Age Out = to reach an age, 18 or 21 years, for example, at which one is no longer eligible for certain special services, such as education or protection, from the state.   Emancipate = to free from restriction or restraint, especially social or legal restraint