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Cornerstones of Care is dedicated to partnering for safe and healthy communities. We provide a variety of quality prevention treatment and support services to children and families in Missouri and Kansas. Our key service areas include: - Education - Mental & Behavioral Health - Foster Care & Adoption - Youth Support - Family Support - Community Training
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we talk about our Foster Care and Reintegration services with Makaila Gay.Cornerstones Cares
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Tracy Suteledge, program specialist in Foster Care Case Management for Cornerstones of Care and Kim Keaton, director of data and analytics for the Corporation for Supportive Housing.Supportive housing is very affordable rental housing forming a platform of stability for vulnerable people who do n…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Margaux Guignon about vaping.As of October 22, 2019, 1,605 cases of e-cigarette product use associated lung injuries have been reported to the CDC from 49 states (all except Alaska). Margaux's role as Director of Prevention Services at First Call gives her a unique insight to this troubling trend…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Jacqueline Williams about the Functional Family Therapy program.Functional Family Therapy (FFT) is a well-documented, short-term, in-home family intervention service for families with youth who have been categorized as delinquent or pre-delinquent youth. We currently offer FFT in 31 counties thro…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we discus Happy Bottoms Jill Gaikowski and Teresa Winfield.Life. Liberty. And Diapers for All. Happy Bottoms is Kansas City's diaper bank. It's vision is to positively impact the mental, physical and financial stability of a family in crisis and need through diaper assistance, education and connection to servi…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we talk with Shontel McGee and Lauren Collins about the Pathways program offered by Cornerstones of Care.Our Pathways program offers a variety of options for young adults, ages 16-23, to learn the life skills they need in order to become more self-sufficient. We provide young people with encouragement and guid…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Doreen about her experience with the YES Program.Like most students, foster youth have post-secondary aspirations to attend college or vocational school. Unfortunately, foster youth often face many barriers — such as a lack of financial resources, lack of emotional support and lack of social oppo…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Austin Lentz and Anh Dao about the Outpatient Counseling options offered in conjunction with Tri-County Mental Health Services.Tri-County Mental Health Services is a nationally recognized behavioral health services organization serving the Kansas City Area counties of Clay, Platte and Ray County.…
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we talk with Richard and Saleese Dixson to find out more about their experience as foster parents of their grandchildren. Also joining us is Family Development Specialist Rosalie Vaught.Foster parenting is an opportunity to provide a much needed service to a child in your community. Through no fault of their o…
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In this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Marty Bist about our BIST program.Cornerstones of Care developed the Behavior Intervention Support Team (BIST) Program in 1990 as a way to respond to the community’s need to better serve students in their own school districts. Today BIST consultants partner with educators and parents in order to …
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On this episode of Cornerstones Cares, we speak with Carla Lee from Swope Health Services about opioid addiction.Swope Health Services has recently launched a new program to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction.The program addresses the increasing need for focused medical assistance in breaking the cycle of addiction to pain r…
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