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Adam and Tamara Peters

Fostering Joy

When Tamara and Adam Peters began fostering in June of 2020, they were looking at starting a family and options available to them. With no family history of fostering, they contacted Nexus- PATH Family Healing and talked to a Recruitment & Licensing Social Worker.
 
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Stressed Out? Be The Calm, Not the Storm

April is National Stress Awareness Month and Nexus Family Healing has some tips to manage your stress and improve your quality of life.
 
A youth using Nexus-Woodbourne's music studio equipment

Mixing Beats to Help Process Emotions

A partnership with Beyond The Natural Foundation teaches Nexus-Woodbourne youth music production, composition, and studio time to help youth on their healing journey.
 
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National Day of (No) Silence

The National Day of Silence started as a student-led protest in the 1990s where LGBTQ+ students and allies take a vow of silence to protest the harmful effects of harassment and education discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. Take a look at this event's history and how you can celebrate this year's National Day of (No) Silence.
 
Nancy Kagel

A Career Dedicated to Helping Others

After 22 years at Nexus-Kindred Family Healing, Nancy Kagel, Social Worker, will be retiring this spring. Social workers are a critical part for the work we do at Nexus Family Healing. To celebrate her retirement, we sat down with Nancy to reflect on her career in social work.
 
A female adult holding her worried child's hand

Stress Relieving Methods for Kids

According to the American Psychological Association, more than 60% of high school students say they feel stress on a daily basis. Stress can show up differently depending on your child's age. As parents and caregivers, it’s important to watch for signs of stress in your kids, realize how to identify it, and have some methods on hand to help your child when they are feeling overwhelmed.
 
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How to Thank A Social Worker

March is recognized annually as National Social Worker Month. Social workers are true advocates for the youth and families they serve. Here are some ways you can meaningfully recognize a social worker in your life.
 
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The Village That Holds Us Up: Social Worker Appreciation

Social workers have very thankless jobs, but very meaningful and important jobs. Cherie Johnson, Nexus-Kindred Foster and Adoptive Parent, shares her experience with and appreciation for Nexus Family Healing social workers.
 
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4 Ways to Strengthen Family Mental Health

In the hustle of day-to-day life, taking care of our mental health can easily get lost in the shuffle. Family mental health is incredibly important, especially in times of high stress and change. Here are four ways to strengthen your family's mental health.