by beanstalk | Jan 9, 2017 | Adoption, Blog, Parenting
Open adoptions are becoming more and more common. Even though both birth parents and adoptive parents may enter an open adoption willingly, there may be underlying fears that need to be addressed. We asked one of our adoptive mothers to weigh in on the issue. Here...
by beanstalk | Jan 2, 2017 | Blog, Parenting, youth development
Our lives today seem busier than ever, and family bonding time may seem hard to find. However, spending more time as a family can improve your child’s physical and mental health. The Family Dinner Project is an organization that teaches about the benefits of eating...
by beanstalk | Dec 30, 2016 | Blog, Counseling, Youth Programs
During his 4th grade year, Eric participated in the LFCS program, Project STEPUp . After completing the 10-week Botvin LifeSkills program with the rest of his class, Eric’s teacher referred him for one-on-one follow up coaching. He was showing very little...
by beanstalk | Dec 23, 2016 | Blog
Need a reason to give a year-end gift? Here’s five! Don’t miss this opportunity to double your impact in the lives of children and families in Missouri. Every day, 1,200 U.S. kids enter foster care. We need your help to rescue them. Your support ensures...
by beanstalk | Dec 19, 2016 | Blog
EVERY DAY 1,200 KIDS ENTER FOSTER CARE IN THE UNITED STATES In 2015, across Missouri… 68,000+ reports of child abuse or neglect were made to state officials. 6,500+ children lived in the custody of the Children’s Division. 2,274 foster care placements were...
