The Successes between "Once Upon a Time" & "Happily Ever After"
- Posted to PREVENT ABUSE AGAINST CHILDREN
Traditional bedtime fairytales can be full of scary things like dragons and witches and bears, oh my! Yet, the adventures caregivers tell their children at the day's end conclude in overcoming, often imparting lessons of ambition, kindness or some other morality. Content aside, this nighttime ritual always strengthens the relational bond between caregiver and child and engages the developing child with literacy.
"Once upon a time" is not the way stories about the child welfare system start. The sad reality is that the very need for these services is because adults put children in harm's way. Though an undeniable and indivisible aspect, news of child welfare more often than not focuses exclusively on the abuse and neglect. Yet, every day service providers work with children and families to overcome systemic poverty, to learn ways to provide care and protection, and to form new forever families.
Just as morality lessons inspire and the act of reading together nurtures, adults need to hear that success is not only possible, but happening all the time. With this Cause action, we want to hear from service providers about reunited families and newly formed families with whom children are thriving. What happens to youth formerly in care who graduate from high school or college and secure steady employment? Tell us how you've created innovative partnerships with other providers to enable these outcomes. In real life, stories don't end with "happily ever after," but so many that end with promise, potential and achievement go untold.
For this action, we're relying on CWLA's membership, a powerful national coalition of hundreds of child- and family-serving organizations and community leaders. Members work across and care about the array of child welfare services that aim to promote children's safety, permanence and well-being. This action is intended for current and future members to share stories of child welfare successes. Please refrain from including any identifying information or stories that conclude with an ongoing challenge.
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Give a gift of your signature as support in the battle to stop the corruption in probate and family courts that harm and destroy our...
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I have been working in the field for many years and I have seen plenty of our youth go on to become successful in their lives. I have...
I have been working in the field for many years and I have seen plenty of our youth go on to become successful in their lives. I have always been glad to be a small part of it. This year I was invited to be the Father of the Bride in the wedding between two former clients who I have remained in contact with over the years. This honor spoke volumes to me on what it means to be a part of such a special circumstance in people's journey. Its all about relationships and stewardship of our charge to lift our young people up and build on their strengths. This young lady has completed her Master's Degree in Social Work and will continue the effort to make a difference in the lives of young people. The young man works in Elderly Care and brings his compassion and kindness to the lives of elderly in need. The work continues...
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Why they are creatue? Because they are sick in the head elaine.
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I have a student lead group called the P.E.A.C.E. Project that takes a stand against child abuse and all forms of bullying. started in...
I have a student lead group called the P.E.A.C.E. Project that takes a stand against child abuse and all forms of bullying. started in Sylvania Ohio 5 years ago we have hundreds of kids that are making a difference. The kids have made 10 videos on Respect and through the course of the week the P.E.A.C.E. KIDS mentor kids that are being made fun of or are struggling in school. The PE.A.C.E. Kids do workshops and concerts with a strong Respect message.
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My two daughters joined our family 11 years ago when they were 1 and 3. My two sons were 9 and 11 and they welcomed their new little...
My two daughters joined our family 11 years ago when they were 1 and 3. My two sons were 9 and 11 and they welcomed their new little sisters into our family and into our home with open arms. We became their "Forever Family". Although we have been through some tough times and some ups-and-downs, we have always remained our "Forever Family". We have had talks about the cycle of abuse and how that cycle was broken when we adopted them. Earlier tonight, we were watching a movie about a young lady who was physically and verbally abused by her mom. I commented about how I could not imagine being that young lady when my older daughter said, "Well, Mom, just imagine what it might have been like for us if we hadn't been adopted". I said, "You're right, honey
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I am now 48 yrs old and I continue to struggle and suffer with issues directly related to sexual abuse by my father, as well as physical...
I am now 48 yrs old and I continue to struggle and suffer with issues directly related to sexual abuse by my father, as well as physical abuse from the age of 5 to 21. I have spent at least 20 years in therapy and have had numerous suicide attempts and difficulty trusting the right people. I believe such incidents produce a phenomenal amount of angry and rage-ful people who go on to commit violent crimes or end up victims of murder. I am taking my experience turning it into a passion and seeking Masters degree and later a Doctorate in psychology to heal myself and help others.
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You guys should add a Google Plus share button too . :)
You guys should add a Google Plus share button too . :)
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