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Video: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma
Today, one in seven children will become a victim of abuse or neglect, perpetuating a cycle of intergenerational harm. Discover how FamilyForward is actively working to break this cycle and support vulnerable children and families in St. Louis.
Building a Path Towards Hope and Healing
FamilyForward was awarded a challenge match from The Bolger Foundation to fund the first phase of a sensory path installation at our Developmental Trauma Campus.
FamilyForward Renews COA Accreditation Through March 2028
FamilyForward is honored to have achieved national re-accreditation through the Council on Accreditation, a highlight of the agency’s rock solid efforts in resource management, best practices, and community engagement.
FamilyForward’s New Early Childhood Center
Learn more about FamilyForward’s Early Childhood Center and its focus on critical early intervention and prevention of developmental trauma.
FamilyForward becomes first agency in Missouri with certified NMT Mentor
Sharon Skidmore Stern, Chief Program Officer at FamilyForward, receives the highest level of NMT Certification, allowing her to provide Mentor-led training in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics to other professionals through FamilyForward.
Logan’s Journey to Success
After Logan began acting out at home and school, his foster parents turned to FamilyForward for support. Now, with a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan from clinicians, Logan is beginning to heal and have the future he deserves.
A New Chapter
2022 was an exciting year for FamilyForward as we completed our Developmental Trauma Center Campus, allowing us to broaden our impact throughout the region.
FamilyForward’s Occupational Therapy Program
Learn more about the new, trauma-informed occupational therapy services FamilyForward is rolling out.
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.
Kinship Foster Care and Adoption
Traditional adoption and kinship adoption have many things in common; however, there are differences that are significant.