familycarenetwork Archive
Domestic Violence Jim Roberts, CEOVoice of our CEO “Family” is supposed to be a sanctuary; a place of safety, nurturing, healing, growing, sharing, loving, laughter and joy! But for too many, “Family” is none of these things. Instead, “Family” is …
Don’t Just Respond to Change, Create It! Jim Roberts, CEO Voice of our CEOYou know, it is really easy to complain and criticize, to worry and fret, or to get angry. I, for one, am guilty of these reactions; not …
Celebrating Our Youth’s SuccessesMarie Hughes, FCNI Education Support Services Manager Voice of an FCNI Staff“Education is our passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” –Malcom X This quote comes to mind as I …
A Foster Mother’s perspective on the Role of Foster Fathers Susan Jones, FCNI Resource ParentVoice of a Foster ParentA foster Dad is just about the best thing a foster kid could ever hope to have. Most of the kids in …
Who Carries it in Foster Care? Daniel Carlisle, FCNI Social WorkerVoice of an FCNI Staff Over the course of the past month, I have given extra thought to the concepts and reality of “foster care”, primarily because May is National …
Daniel Carlisle, FCNI Adoptive Parent and Social WorkerVoice of a Foster ParentRecently, I attended an annual father daughter dance. My daughter and I have participated in this tradition for several years, and it’s an event we both look forward to …
Pam Keller, FCNI MentorVoice of a Community Partner I have always loved working with children and I hope that I have some positive impact in their lives. I knew that I had a great volunteer opportunity when I read the …
Attitude Means Everything When Looking AheadJim Roberts, CEOVoice of our CEO The New Year, 2017, has arrived with much trepidation. We have a new President taking office who is loathed, feared, or both, by many in our very polarized country. …
A Family’s Goal is met with Community SupportSarah Davenport, FCNI StaffSupporter Spotlights Gifts come in all shapes and sizes—from extravagant, to handmade, or sentimental and even humorous. While every gift given for the pure joy of its recipient is meaningful, …
Jim Roberts, CEOVoice of our CEO For a long time, our society has clung to the idea that we are somehow hardwired to be selfish. And while there’s no denying this fact, there is now compelling evidence to prove that …
