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It takes a village to ensure every child feels safe and loved. Through our Connection & Community Blog we share stories of hope and resilience, spotlight individuals and organizations making a positive impact, and provide insights to empower our community to effectively support vulnerable children and families.
Together, we’re building a brighter future, one story at a time.
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The Two Most Important Tools of Parenting
For many months I've wrestled with the Lord about writing. I write in my journal, I love taking notes for meetings, at conferences and in...
Tiffany Loeffler (Regional Alliance Director)
Apr 11, 20183 min read
Welcomed with Open Arms
It was the morning after Christmas when I received a phone call from a desperate young girl, sitting on a curb with nothing but her...
Shelly Bokman (Blossom Place Director
Apr 1, 20182 min read
Caring for Orphans in War-Torn Places
While the term "hijab" was originally a term describing anything used to conceal, it now refers to concealing garments worn by Muslim...
Phil Darke (Providence World Director
Mar 1, 20182 min read
Camp Helps Kids Feel "Normal"
As the bus rounds one final curve to enter into the camp parking lot, there is an atmosphere of excitement and wonder mixed with a hint...
Phil Ebsworth (Royal Family Kids Camp Director)
Feb 1, 20183 min read
Lessons Learned from Elephants
What was it that drew me to like visiting my great grandma? For an active young teenage boy, there wasn't much to do there. Most of the...
Mason Gizard (DTCRA Mentoring Leader)
Jan 1, 20183 min read
The Power of Commitment
This month we are highlighting Kinship Adoption and our story comes from Kelsey Dahlin, a Kinship Social Worker at Lilliput Families and...
Tiffany Loeffler
Nov 1, 20172 min read
The Power of an Advocate
This month we are highlighting Advocacy and our story comes from Taylor Baierlein who is a Case Manager at Placer County CASA. The...
Tiffany Loeffler
Sep 30, 20174 min read
The Power of a Praying Parent
This month we are highlighting Prayer and our story comes from Joee Johnson, the Director of Stronghold of God Ministries and a Leader...
Tiffany Loeffler
Sep 1, 20173 min read
The Power of Being Unstoppable
This month we are highlighting International Adoption and our story comes from Nancy Gugino, the Financial Officer at Agape International...
Tiffany Loeffler
Jun 30, 20175 min read
The Power of Being Teachable
This month we are highlighting Strengthening Men and Fathers and our story comes from Mike Mason, the Education & Outreach Manager at...
Tiffany Loeffler
May 31, 20173 min read
The Power of Open-Mindedness
This month's blog highlights Foster Care, since May is Foster Care Awareness Month, and our story comes from Regional Leader Emily...
Brittany Attwood (Communications Director)
Apr 29, 20172 min read
The Power of Being Equipped
This month we are highlighting Aging Out Youth and our blog comes from Shelly Bokman, DTCRA Regional Leader and Founder of a local...
Tiffany Loeffler
Mar 31, 20172 min read
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