CFSAug 12, 20194 minYouthWork Spotlight : Ride 'Em Cowboy. Article 2. by Nicole O'Brien CFS welcomes guest blog writer, Nicole O'Brien, of the YouthWork program, to share her experience as YouthWork member....
CFSJul 30, 20193 minYouthWork Spotlight : Creating Futures, Indeed. Article 1. CFS welcomes guest blog writer, Nicole O'Brien, of the YouthWork program, to share her experience as YouthWork member. YouthWork is a...
CFSJul 22, 20192 minSingle career mom adopts two toddlers through CFS foster careBy Mardi Suhs, Cadillac News, July 19, 2019 CADILLAC - Sara Keinath spent three years in Nepal as a Peace Corps volunteer. After that she...
CFSMay 29, 20193 minReturning to Reining Liberty - Service comes full circle in our community By Cathye Williams, YouthWork Americorps Coordinator My first experience with Reining Liberty Ranch (RLR) came when I was desperately...
CFSMay 13, 20191 minEast Jordan woman shares story of fostering to adoptEAST JORDAN — It took a while, but Christa Willingham’s children finally call her Mom. “I always wanted to adopt, even as a teenager,”...
CFSApr 25, 20193 minWould your child tell YOU if they were sexually abused? Maybe not. by Melissa Ryba, LLMSW I have been a social worker in the child welfare field for over 10 years, and recently I returned to school to get...
CFSApr 11, 20191 minShould Foster Parenting Be a Paid, Salaried Position? Proponents say the model helps foster parents gain the support and training they need. By Casey Leins Staff Writer April 4, 2019, at 9:56...
CFSMar 28, 20191 minGrant Helping to Expand Behavioral Health Access for Kids in Northwestern MichiganWhen the little girl first came to Child & Family Services (CFS) of Northwestern Michigan, it was clear she needed help. Her mother’s...
CFSMar 21, 20191 minFrom the NY Times: A Top Scorer Changes the Definition of the Complete Player“A lot of people in my position wouldn’t want to say anything,” Marquette guard Markus Howard, the Big East player of the year, said of...
CFSJan 2, 20193 minSeize the AwkwardSeize the Awkward is a national campaign aimed at starting conversations about mental health and suicide. The campaign encourages people...
CFSJan 2, 20195 min9 things to know and do regarding mental health and suicideThe following post is copied from our friends at www.nonprofitaf.com. While they are targeted to nonprofit professionals, these tips can...