Cornerstones of Care

Pies for a Purpose is back, just in time to sweeten your holiday season! Skip the baking stress and grab a Tippin's pie while giving back to the community. For every $17 gift certificate purchased, $8 supports the children and families at Cornerstones of Care. How it works: 🥧 Buy a gift certificate at https://lnkd.in/et7VRx89. 🥧 Redeem it at any Kansas City Price Chopper by January 15, 2025. 🥧 Pick your favorite flavor Tippin’s pie and enjoy! Want to spread more joy? Place a bulk order for your team or friends, and we’ll deliver for orders of 50 or more! #AllInCARE #PiesForAPurpose

Prepare for an unforgettable night of thrills and chills at Carved on October 18 and 19, from 5:30 – 11:00 p.m. at Renner Brenner Park! 🎃 Brace yourself for a spine-tingling haunted trail, a kid-friendly spooky trail, mesmerizing fire performers, fortune tellers, magicians, food trucks, and so much more. By attending, you’ll not only enjoy a frightfully fun evening, but you’ll also support a great cause—Cornerstones of Care is the proud beneficiary of this year's event. 🎟️ Grab your tickets at the Carved website and prepare for a night of eerie excitement! https://bit.ly/4eqLAmG #Carved2024 #AllInCARE

Did you know? Youth placed in kinship care often experience better academic, behavioral, and mental health outcomes than those placed in traditional foster care. They also report a stronger sense of belonging and connection. As we wrap up National Kinship Awareness Month, we’re proud to highlight Tina and Jerrett, an incredible kinship couple who opened their hearts and home to three young relatives in need of a safe place to stay — a decision that changed everything for them in less than 12 hours. The couple had already raised three now-adult children and downsized their home, settling into a slower pace of life, but they didn’t hesitate to make room. Now, like many kinship families, they’re navigating the complexities of raising a family member’s children, while balancing the possibilities of reunification and adoption. “My hope is that we give these kids a safe place to be and that if they ever needed to come back, they know the door is open,” said Tina. Kinship care can make a tangible difference in the lives of children experiencing abuse, neglect, or other forms of hardship at home. Read Tina and Jerrett’s story and learn more about kinship care: https://buff.ly/3zNuIHt #AllInCARE

We're excited to share that the Annual Disc Golf Tournament raised $14,364 for Cornerstones of Care. We can't thank you enough! Your support makes a lasting impact on the lives of the children and families we serve. Thanks again to our event chair, Dan Cashen, our sponsors, and all the volunteers who helped the event run smoothly. We can't wait to see you for another round next year! Until then, enjoy some of our favorite photos from the event and check out the full gallery at https://lnkd.in/d-Rx8u63. #AllInCARE #DiscGolf

Our Kinship Path class is now virtual, making it easier than ever for prospective foster parents to join us! Starting September 25, we’ll meet every Wednesday from 6-8 PM until November 27. Ready to make a difference as a kinship caregiver? 💛 Email Alicia at alicia.dentler@cornerstonesofcare.org or call her at 816-894-4405 to register today! #AllInCARE

This blog tells the remarkable story of Colby Landwehr, an electrical engineer at Burns & McDonnell who turned a challenging upbringing in foster care into a successful career. Throughout his school years, the Cornerstones of Care YES program provided instrumental support, helping Colby navigate college, access financial aid, and find transportation. But more than that, the YES program offered a unique holistic approach to help Colby adjust to life after foster care and increase his chances of success.  “A lot of these kids, myself included, have a hard time adjusting to life as an individual post-care,” said Colby. The program helped with everything from setting up appointments to cooking, cleaning, and managing money. “The goal was to address all aspects of life because a lot of things can stand in the way of being successful in your vocation and education,” said Colby. Discover how Colby’s resilience and passion for giving back inspire his work and his efforts to support foster youth through community service: https://lnkd.in/gFpvNa8k. #AllInCARE

Why sponsor the 42nd Annual Spirit Gala? Your support allows us to continue offering vital programs that empower children and families in our community while giving your company or family excellent visibility throughout the night. Sponsorships allow you to enjoy exclusive perks like logo recognition, premium table placement, and more. This year's Hollywood Glam theme ensures you'll have plenty of opportunities to shine! If sponsorship isn’t for you, consider hosting a table and celebrating the night with friends, family, or colleagues. Join us as a sponsor or table host: https://bit.ly/3RmZoWn #AllInCARE #SpiritGala2024

We’re hiring a Special Events Manager! 🌟 As a key member of our 10-person Development Team, the Special Events Manager will play a vital role in fundraising, leading event initiatives, and working collaboratively to meet our mission goals. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, creative leader with a passion for planning special events. Learn more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gYmZKEG. #AllInCARE #MOJobs #NowHiring

This #WayToHelpWednesday, we're asking for your support to stock up on clothing and full-sized hygiene products as we prepare for fall activities. Your donations this month will make a direct impact on the children living on our Ozanam Campus. Our most-needed items include boy's and men's underwear, men's joggers and athletic shorts (sizes S/M/L/XL), adult athletic shoes, women's sports bras and joggers, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, and toothpaste. To make it easier, we've created an Amazon wishlist: https://amzn.to/3TucXDN. If you’d like to arrange a drop-off, please contact lea.loudon@cornerstonesofcare.org. Every donation counts and is truly appreciated! #AllInCARE

“Everything happens so fast in kinship care.” This #NationalKinshipAwarenessMonth, we’re shining a light on the courageous, raw story of one of our own, Alicia Dentler, Clinical Utilization Specialist, who unexpectedly became a kinship caregiver in 2012. Just a year later, she and her husband made it official through adoption. From the initial overwhelm and challenges of navigating the child welfare system to finding a community of support, Alicia shares an unfiltered look at one kinship caregiver’s experience and how she used that experience to support other foster parents on their journey. If you’re a temporary caregiver to a niece, nephew, grandchild, student, or another child in your life, we encourage you to spend some time with this guest blog and to sign up for the free Kinship PATH training starting later this month. Co-facilitated by Alicia, the course is available to any kinship parent in Kansas seeking peer connection and support navigating the child welfare system. https://bit.ly/3MGcASM #AllInCARE