TOLEDO, Ohio — The Trauma Training Conference jointly hosted by NAMI Greater Toledo and CareNet at the Main Library in downtown Toledo touched on the fact that some children in foster care struggle ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. March 21, 2025 — CASA of Santa Barbara County is proud to present From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care, a powerful and ...

‘From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care’ is an exhibit by CASA of Santa Barbara County, where visitors can experience powerful stories of resilience and transformation from a unique look at the ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — City of Toledo elected officials, community leaders, first responders and those within the health community are being encouraged this week to join a Trauma Training Conference framed ...

Local non-profit Not Alone, which is a community-powered organization dedicated to providing support for children, foster ...

Children in foster care are among the most vulnerable and underserved populations in the education system. They experience higher rates of trauma, placement instability, learning gaps, and emotional ...

CASA of Santa Barbara County invites the community to explore the journeys of former foster youth via the art installation, “From Trauma to Hope: Stories of Foster Care." April Chavez is the Santa ...

When foster youth act out, whether through tantrums, withdrawal, or defiance, society too often labels them as “problem kids.” Teachers may see them as disruptive, caregivers describe them as ...

Magic can happen when a family chooses to gather and celebrate together. More family members can mean more magic. Fostering children and adopting bring more people and joy to the gathering. Butler ...

Child advocates in Maryland highlight ongoing challenges for older youth in foster care finding permanent homes, even as the ...