Posts Tagged ‘Family’
Two Paths, One Purpose: The Journey to Becoming a CHRIS 180 Foster Parent
Two CHRIS 180 families who initially set out on the path of adoption found themselves opening their minds to the possibility of foster care. Both families shared their unique journeys and personal experiences providing foster care to children in need with the support of CHRIS 180. Alisa Oliver always dreamed of adopting children but was…
Read MoreHow to Support Moms in Need This Mother’s Day
For years, Susan battled drug addiction, even after she had a child. Once she became a mother, she faced one of the most challenging circumstances of her life, when she lost custody of her daughter. During the time that Susan’s daughter was in custody of The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), she…
Read MoreCHRIS 180 Extends Holiday Joy to More Families & Youth
CHRIS 180 adds more families to annual Holiday Wish List program, provides in-person shopping for parents and caregivers This year, CHRIS 180 is expanding its annual Holiday Wish List program to include more CHRIS 180 families and asking the Metro Atlanta community to help provide gifts through the organization’s wish lists. CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based…
Read MoreMakayla and CHRIS 180: A Powerful Combination
Makayla first learned about CHRIS 180 after facing many challenges in her life including homelessness as a teenager. She was a stellar athlete and was the first in her family to graduate from high school. Still, obstacles threatened to take her off the path to success. One of Makayla’s basketball coaches took notice of her…
Read MoreLove Makes a Family-Nora and Candace’s CHRIS 180 Adoption Journey
Candace and Nora started their journey with CHRIS 180 in the hopes of achieving their dream of starting a family. As an LGBTQ+ couple in the south, Candace and Nora knew they would face challenges. The pair did not let that stop them and they pursued building a family—doing what some would say was a…
Read MoreRecognizing the Need and Ways to Help
“A child is not looking for a perfect parent, but to feel loved and understood. We are blessed to be a step along the journey in the growth of a new family” -Emily Thompson, VP of Community Programs CHRIS 180 Happy National Adoption Month! While the month of November is dedicated to bringing awareness to…
Read More20 Kid-Friendly Activities To Do While Practicing Social Distancing!
We’re all feeling it. We’re all thinking it. How much longer will this be our reality? What can I possibly plan for today that will feel different than yesterday? Remaining in our homes for extended periods of time is something we’re all trying to adjust to. Kids get restless and for adults with kids, it’s…
Read MoreThe Balancing Act: How to Manage Working and Caring for Kids at Home
The COVID-19 pandemic has shifted many families into a work-from-home model almost overnight and it’s been that way for over two months. This unexpected event for which we were unprepared has created stress in many homes. Parents are seeking a solution to being with their children 24 hours a day while trying to maintain a…
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