Kris’ Corner – Morning Rituals

So as you may (or may not) recall, a couple weeks ago, I posted about encouragement rituals. And after that, I got to thinking about all the different rituals that we use in our home each day. And how it’s highly likely that many of you do the same kinds of things...

Kris’ Corner – Encouragement Rituals

I know you know this, but I am going to say it again: of course kids need encouragement, but as you probably know, kids with trauma might need a little bit more. And the holidays probably brought that to the forefront, don’t they? That said, I just want to take a...

Firefly Receives $900,000 Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.

(January 17, 2023) Lilly Endowment Inc. has made a $900,000 grant to Firefly Children and Family Alliance to support capacity-building efforts during the next three years. The grant is one of 28 grants totaling $41 million that are designed to help human services...

Kris’ Corner – Encouragement to End the Year

Now some of you reading this might not be fostering yet, so this may not apply thus far, but my hope is that there is still something for you to glean through my encouragement of those who’ve previously tossed their hats in the ring. So my family has been on this road...