Embracing the Journey
Arriving with doubts and a heavy heart, Graydon embarked on a transformative journey at Nexus-Woodbourne Family Healing’s residential treatment program. His story reflects the power of resilience, growth, and the impact of compassionate support.Read More
A Holiday to Remember
Last holiday season held special meaning for Josh, a vibrant young man whose life has been shaped by the challenges of his past. Josh finds stability and support from his grandparents in Missouri. This bond is a crucial part of his journey, offering him a sense of belonging and support.Read More
Turning Anger into Positive Potential
Timothy has a troubled past. His family often faced housing insecurity and instability, and his father absent from his upbringing. On top of it all, Timothy was a victim of physical and sexual abuse. As a result of not knowing how to cope with all of these challenges and emotions, Timothy turned to violence to process his anger and hurt.Read More
A Legacy of Kindness
From childhood, Tere Geckle’s life has been shaped by the power of kindness. Inspired by her father’s philanthropic spirit, Tere embraced giving back.Read More
A Family’s Tough Decision Leads to Transformation
Sara and Mike Schneider’s dream of a complete family came true with the adoption of Luke and Bella, followed by the surprise birth of Noah. From infancy, Luke exhibited unusual needs and destructive tendencies. Despite countless doctor visits and therapies, answers remained elusive until age nine when they contacted Luke’s birth mother. The devastating truth emerged: Luke had suffered brain damage in utero due to domestic violence and alcohol exposure.Read More
Finding Family
With three sons, Matthew and Ingrid weren’t planning to add anymore kids to their already busy family. But when Matthew’s biological nephew needed a forever home, Matthew and Ingrid found themselves in the position for a Kinship adoption.
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Finding Purpose
Andrea Arens is a Special Education Teacher at Nexus-Indian Oaks Family Healings’ Safe Harbor School, teaching Functional Academics, or Independent Living Skills, to her students. Skills that would normally be taught by family, friends, or in a public school. However, since many Nexus-Indian Oaks youth come from different circumstances and have not had a normal childhood, they have not learned these crucial skills for maintaining a job, getting a place to live, and interacting with different people every day.Read More
Emerging from Her Past Shadows
Araya's journey was a labyrinth of tumultuous emotions before she entered the embracing arms of Nexus-Gerard Family Healing. At the pivotal age of 15, she felt adrift in a sea of despair, her life losing its meaning. Having to move from foster home to foster home as well as several hospitalizations due to self-harm and suicide attempts, added to her ordeal.Read More
Investing in Positive Experiences
A recent grant from the Thielen Foundation funded some major improvements at Nexus-Gerard Family Healing, such as refurbishing their baseball field and recreation room, and adding a new playground. This grant also provided Nexus-Gerard the ability to create and support a new Recreational Coordinator position. This position plays an integral role in creating a fun, connected environment for the youth at Nexus–Gerard, planning both on- and off-campus activities.Read More
The Village That Holds Us Up
The first time Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Foster and Adoptive Parent Cherie and her family met their Nexus Family Healing social worker, Michaela, they were immediately disarmed by her cheerful smile and genuine demeanor.Read More