SaintA Named a Top Workplace by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
(jsonline.com) SaintA focuses on well-being of employees like social workers, psychiatrists and case managers.
Author Archives: Leah Harris
SaintA April/May 2021 Foster Parent Newsletter
(GrowHope.net) When it comes to providing care for foster kids in Wisconsin, our licensed parents are nothing short of exceptional. Here’s the newsletter for April/May 2021, which was recently sent to their inboxes.
SaintA Steps into Early Childhood Sector to Help Prevent Childhood Trauma
Research has proven that experiences in early childhood have a significant impact on brain development. It is a critical time for shaping a child’s future. High-quality, early education and care can provide a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow, while giving them a solid foundation for their future education. It can also act as a buffer for any stress they may be experiencing. “Because of SaintA’s understanding … Continue
Investing in Children’s Mental Health is an Investment in Wisconsin’s Future
Originally published as an Op-Ed on UrbanMilwaukee.com by Amy Herbst, Vice President of Child Well-Being at Children’s Wisconsin and Ann Leinfelder Grove, President & CEO of SaintA The COVID-19 pandemic has been a threat to the well-being of many of Wisconsin’s children and families. While the focus over the past 12 months has been on flattening the curve of the … Continue
SaintA February/March 2021 Foster Parent Newsletter
(GrowHope.net) When it comes to providing care for foster kids in Wisconsin, our licensed parents are nothing short of exceptional. Here’s the newsletter for December 2020 / January 2021, which was recently sent to their inboxes.
Kids and Coronavirus – Will They Bounce Back?
(ChildMind.org) Even if your child doesn’t become ill, they may still be impacted by the pandemic. Read about trauma, resilience and how parents can help.
SaintA December 2020/January 2021 Foster Parent Newsletter
(GrowHope.net) When it comes to providing care for foster kids in Wisconsin, our licensed parents are nothing short of exceptional. Here’s the newsletter for December 2020 / January 2021, which was recently sent to their inboxes.
Thank You to the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation
We would like to thank the Oprah Winfrey’s Charitable Foundation for their support in 2020. They provided SaintA with a grant the beginning of the COVID19 pandemic that helped us deliver telehealth mental health services to 158 Milwaukeeans. The gift to SaintA to best support its clients was an extension of Ms. Winfrey’s ongoing relationship with the organization. In March of … Continue
Generational Trauma In Milwaukee: ‘Even If They Can’t Name It, They Feel It’
(WUWM.com) SaintA leaders contributed to a recent story about generational trauma for WUWM with Race and Ethnicity Reporter, Teran Powell. Click to listen or read.
SaintA October/November 2020 Foster Parent Newsletter
(GrowHope.net) When it comes to providing care for foster kids in Wisconsin, our licensed parents are nothing short of exceptional. Here’s the newsletter for October/November 2020, which was recently sent to their inboxes.
Diverse Suppliers and Providers Network Creates Bridge for Families to Resources
When a family becomes involved with the child welfare system, it can be difficult for them to connect with the resources they need to thrive. SaintA’s Diverse Suppliers and Providers Network acts as a bridge between our families and community resources so they can overcome barriers to success, like the lack of insurance or inaccessibility to resources. Vice President of Child and Family Well-being Dwayne Marks and Director of Child Welfare … Continue
SaintA August/September 2020 Foster Parent Newsletter
(GrowHope.net) When it comes to providing care for foster kids in Wisconsin, our licensed parents are nothing short of exceptional. Here’s the newsletter for August/September 2020, which was recently sent to their inboxes.
Getting Ready for Fall in South Milwaukee Schools
The 2019-2020 school year wrapped up in the most unexpected way due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This fall, education will continue to look different and SaintA’s school-based therapists are adapting in order to provide students with the care they need – whether in-person, online or blended. Anxiety, depression, unresolved trauma, and now isolation, are hurdles children will need help navigating. … Continue
As Mental Health Needs Increase, SaintA is there for Students
The need for mental health care for students has increased steadily in recent years. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services mental health dashboard, the number of children who received ongoing, high-intensity mental health services in 2019 was 36 percent higher than just five years earlier. The number who received short-term situational care was up 14 percent over the … Continue
Connection over Perfection: Creating a Trauma Sensitive School in Beloit, WI
Students Seemed Happy Brice Gustafson has always worked hard to make his third-grade classroom a safe place where kids can learn. “My classroom always had a community circle, and the focus was always on the whole child,” says Gustafson. “Students seemed happy, and parent requests for my room were always heavy.” So, when Gustafson’s school principal emailed him about a … Continue
