Posts by Emily Lammers
What is collective trauma, and how can we heal?
Learn about what collective trauma is and what we can do to heal our children and communities in the face of collective trauma.
Read MoreKinship Foster Care and Adoption
Traditional adoption and kinship adoption have many things in common; however, there are differences that are significant.
Read MoreTips for a Better Night’s Sleep
How do we help ourselves and our kids get the best sleep possible? Good sleep hygiene can help make the most of the hours available.
Read MoreThe Benefits of Playing Outside for Children
Learn more about the benefits of children playing outside and how you can encourage your child to get active outdoors.
Read MoreFamilyForward Awarded $1.2 Million From State
Learn more about how $1.2 million in funding from the state of Missouri will help us address complex trauma in our community.
Read MoreFoster Care and Parenting Overview
Foster care services are essential to FamilyForward and our community. We help with foster care case management and aid in the recruitment, training, and licensing of families seeking to participate in the foster care system. Learn more about foster care’s importance and why you should consider becoming a foster parent.
Read MoreTop Four Questions About Developmental Trauma
Developmental trauma can be detrimental to the health and well-being of children who are exposed to abuse and neglect, which impacts their development. Learn more about what developmental trauma is, its effects and why it’s so important we do all we can to address it in our communities.
Read MoreJeffrey’s Story
By the time Jeffrey was three, his short childhood was already marked by chaos and fear. He had been neglected, physically abused, and exposed to extreme violence. He was in survival mode, living in a homeless shelter, acting out, easily irritable, and fearful of adults who tried to help him.
Read MoreFamilyForward Helps Kids Be Kids
By the time Kevin turned 12, he was an adult in a kid’s body. The oldest of three siblings, he assumed the role of caregiver because of his parents’ substance abuse and neglect. Kevin was responsible for finding food, sometimes from a nearby trash bin, and making “meals” for his siblings. He was in survival mode.
Read MoreHealing Through Compassion
I have tears rolling down my face as I type this letter. I don’t even know where to begin to express how much you’ve helped my daughter and me. Everybody at FamilyForward has been so welcoming to Michelle.
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