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CFS
- Oct 17
- 3 min
The Power of Love
When Mike and Yana Powers became licensed foster parents and accepted their first placement shortly afterward, they knew that life would...
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CFS
- Oct 10
- 4 min
Where are they now? The Evans-Stow Family
Rob Stow and Jeremy Evans became licensed foster parents with Child and Family Services 12 years ago. “We knew we wanted to have...
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CFS
- Oct 18, 2021
- 3 min
Another New Partnership, Another Impactful Adventure
by Mary Williams, YouthWork Team Leader and Member Support I begin each season at YouthWork with an immediate and immense level of...
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CFS
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
The Power of Family: Sibling Bonds
by Melissa Ryba For some people, the idea of fostering might seem intimidating, or a big stretch for their family. For the Franklins, it...
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CFS
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
A New Last Name
by Kimberly Gordon, CFS Volunteer Writer Kelly Gravelle has always taken a special interest in caring for and mentoring teens. When she...
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CFS
- Jul 28, 2021
- 3 min
"Life as a foster parent is hard, but worth it."
Brown Bag Campaign of CFS features foster parent, Angela Adams. Written by Melissa Ryba Angela Adams observed her friend, Alana, who...
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CFS
- May 17, 2021
- 4 min
To the Brown Family, Sarah & Emily
by Amanda Fisher Sarah and Emily* have been in foster care most of their lives, Sarah coming into care when she was 1.5 years old, and...
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CFS
- Apr 13, 2021
- 4 min
Child abuse - should YOU report it?
by Emma Smith, M.A. As Child Welfare Professionals, my colleagues and I are often asked questions about when, how, and under what...
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CFS
- Mar 18, 2021
- 4 min
Trends of Hope
by Linda Sommerville, Development Director As we have witnessed and endured a most unsettling and tumultuous year, many are experiencing...
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CFS
- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
Mental flexibilty and COVID-19. The new survival skill.
by Kaylee Patterson, MA, LPC, NCC The impact of COVID-19 on mental health has been huge. We are only just starting to understand the...
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CFS
- Feb 10, 2021
- 2 min
Silver Linings - Advantages of Telehealth
by Diana Volant, MA, LLP Telehealth services for Child and Family Services of Northwestern Michigan (CFS) have truly transformed our...
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CFS
- Oct 29, 2020
- 3 min
How Positive Childhood Experiences Build Resilience
Recent study shows positive childhood experiences impact adult relationships. - Carolyn Roy-Bornstein, M.D. The harmful effects of...
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CFS
- Oct 7, 2020
- 5 min
LOVE extended through adoption
Originally published in Families First Monthly Oct/Nov 2020 issue by Melissa Ryba, LLMSW “Surprise, I’m pregnant!” These words are not...
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CFS
- Jul 17, 2020
- 3 min
Over the river and through the woods, to protect our public lands we go!
by Amanda Elliott, YouthWork Americorps Director YouthWork has been getting things done for Michigan’s public lands and waterways. In...
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CFS
- Jul 10, 2020
- 2 min
4 Ways to Help Prevent Substance Use in Teens
by Ann Roynane, MS, NCC Youth SUD Prevention Counselor Youth ages 12 – 20 often report that their first experience with drug and alcohol...
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CFS
- May 28, 2020
- 4 min
Time to "Wring Out" our Sponges
by Cathye Williams, BA Wraparound Facilitator and Trauma Assessment Center Support Worker When I think of how we deal with this pandemic,...
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CFS
- May 15, 2020
- 3 min
Feeling alone? Frustrated? Inadequate? 10 tips for parents during quarantine (and beyond)
by Allison Wilson, MS, LPC With the extensions of our stay-at-home order, many parents are feeling the effects of continued isolation....
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CFS
- May 7, 2020
- 2 min
"Good Grief" by Cheryl Buyze, LMSW
Perhaps in identifying our underlying discomfort we can make sense of the chaos and better manage both ourselves as well as our expectations
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CFS
- Feb 12, 2020
- 6 min
Treating mothers’ trauma as a way to prevent youth violence
This story was originally published at The Trace, a nonprofit newsroom covering gun violence in America. In Michigan, SURE Moms has...
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