Empowering Mental Health Through Creative Expression
In Honor of Mental Health Awareness Month By Jae Spence, MHA | Mental Health Case Manager at Family Services of AmericaWith contribution from the Family Services of America Team Mental Health Awareness Month is a time to reflect, uplift, and advocate for practices that support emotional well-being. One powerful yet often underestimated tool in this […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Underage Drinking
By Shannon Battle, LCMHS, LCAS/President of Family Services of America In North Carolina, nearly 1 in 4 high school students (23%) reported drinking alcohol in the past 30 days. April is Alcohol Awareness Month in North Carolina, and Governor Josh Stein has declared it a time to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around alcohol-related […]
Conversations Not Criticism-Why Your Teen Needs you to Check in Even When they Push Back
Learn how to break through teen resistance and create safe, judgment-free spaces for mental health conversations. Inspired by the tragic loss of LSU’s Kyran Lacy, this post offers tips for parents to connect, listen, and support their children.
WHY I BECAME A LEGAL GUARDIAN FOR MY FOSTER CHILD
Valerie Wilson lives in Fayetteville, NC, and has been a foster parent with Family Services of America for over 3 years. Her legal guardianship for her son Lawrence was finalized December 10th. She feels giddy and excited about having Lawrence in her home for good. He was her first foster child. Wilson says, “I have […]
Foster Care Appreciation Month Kickoff with Black-ish Anthony Anderson!
We applaud Family Services of America and all other foster parents who open their hearts and homes to foster children in need of safe homes! Your efforts may appear to go unnoticed, but the children who matter the most will always remember your sacrifice. As we celebrate you this month, please remember to take care […]
Cutting back on the use of group homes in the U.S.
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 16, 2021 Back in the day, they called orphanages, a place for kids who had nowhere else to go….
Causes of child abuse
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 13, 2021 Child abuse is any type of abuse or neglect that harms a child. It’s often perpetrated by a…
Higher abuse risks with special needs kids
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 12, 2021 According to research, children with special educational needs are more than seven times…
Detecting signs of child abuse
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 8, 2021 If you believe a child you know is being abused, seek immediate help for that child….
Preparing for Home Study
Written by: Serenity Henderson April 7, 2021 Today I want to share with you all some tips for how to successfully prepare for your home…
