Ellipsis

Just because an adolescent turns 18 doesn’t mean they don’t need guidance from a support network. We helped nearly 30 teens in transitional aftercare in the last year, even after they left our facilities. Learn more about our impact here: https://bit.ly/3sRgbHd.

We help teens in our care learn to live independently through the Supervised Apartment Living program, which allows them to have all the support of our staff and their own space so they can learn to be responsible for their own property. The belongings they have in this space will be the ones they take to their first home outside of our facilities. Help us set them up for success by checking out our apartment living wish lists on Amazon. https://bit.ly/3UlApnl

Still wondering what Ellipsis does? Let’s start at the beginning. Ellipsis was formed when Youth Homes of Mid-America and Youth Emergency Services & Shelter merged in 2021, both storied institutions that had more than 125 years of combined experience. Read more about our history here: https://bit.ly/4d5OxHK.

Ellipsis is sending a message to other providers, donors and organizations across the state: When kids have a space to stay in that offers respect, dignity and privacy, they are inspired to do more. Learn more about our new residential facility and Hopeful Spaces initiative: https://lnkd.in/gdDmzRp4.

Our philosophy: Keep kids and families together in the home if feasible. Our family therapy can help kids, siblings, parents and others work through communication struggles, behavioral issues, mental health difficulties and other needs so that families can pause, heal and determine the next chapter of their story. Learn more: https://bit.ly/43na6yA.

"People don’t understand the struggles of everyday life and the sacrifices you make on a daily basis when your children have special needs. People look at you like you are a bad parent when out in public, throw their noses up, snicker, make comments and glare. Many of the families I support are going through some situation that is similar to what I’ve been through. When caring for a child or children with special needs, behavioral problems, trauma or learning disabilities, it is hard to get through it on your own. No one should have to." — Stephanie Adams, family peer support specialist at Ellipsis Read more about Stephanie's work: https://lnkd.in/g8QvfDtn.

Because of the ideas adults have about how kids should typically behave, children and adolescents with ADHD may be seen as having more behavioral issues than kids without this diagnosis. However, we want to flip the script and help kids see some ADHD symptoms as positives, not negatives, as well as give adults the tools to better support those with this diagnosis. #ADHDAwarenessMonth #ADHD

The kids we support are working to overcome trauma and hardships they’ve endured in their short lives through no fault of their own. Ellipsis is a safe place for them to pause and heal before they continue on to the next chapter of their lives. Learn more about our mission: EllipsisIowa.org/about/.

As Amazon Prime deals are winding down, we’d be so grateful if you put an item in your online cart from our urgent needs list, such as these cleaning towels and toiletries! We’d also happily accept items off this list that can help our kids and teens, including toiletries, school supplies and household items. Thank you in advance for making central Iowa a better place! https://lnkd.in/gNa5P5hA

While you’re shopping online today, please keep our kids in mind! We would greatly appreciate your donations of any items on our urgent needs list, but we would also be happy to accept items off the list like toiletries, bedding, kitchen supplies, clothing and more! If purchasing on Amazon, you can send these items directly to our campuses! https://lnkd.in/gNa5P5hA