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Called to Care for Teenagers
(From GrowHope.net) Ms. Roberson has cared for nearly 40 foster children in the past five years – almost all have been teenagers. “They’re hurting on the inside and they need someone to love them and to trust them,” she says.
Read Across America at CWA
(From CWAcademy.org) On March 1, Capitol West Academy students celebrated reading and Dr. Seuss’s birthday. Guest readers included the school’s founder, pro-sports team owners, community leaders and more.
SaintA names chief financial officer
(From Biz Times Milwaukee) SaintA hires John Schmidt as CFO to oversee finance, IT and environmental services. Schmidt has extensive experience leading notable organizations such as MIAD and the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities.
After 88 days of horror, how does Jayme Closs heal?
(From USA Today) When asked “What’s next for Jayme Closs,” Adrianne Walschinski from the Clinic at SaintA said it will be a balance between making sure Jayme has extra support and allowing her to feel normal.
What’s next for Jayme Closs?
(From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Trauma informed experts, including from the Clinic at SaintA, weigh in on how it may be possible for 13-year old Jayme begin to heal.
Can the Power of Proximity be Realized in Milwaukee?
(From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Dr. Bruce Perry emphasized the “power of proximity.” But in Milwaukee, there are implicit and ideological roadblocks to building healthy communities.
Conference panelists call for policy changes, more resources
(From Wisconsin Health News) Panelists emphasized the need to commit to change and to rethink policies in order to effectively address collective racial trauma in cities like Milwaukee.
Celebrate Kids Adopted from Foster Care
(From GrowHope.net) SaintA and others recently celebrated 19 Milwaukee-area children who were adopted from foster care during an event on Nov. 16, 2018.
Marquette University president and wife helping heal Milwaukee
(From TMJ4) Michael and Amy Lovell used their personal experience and passion to help spearhead the Healing Trauma Healthy Communities Conference
Marquette President Michael Lovell makes opening remarks at gathering
(From the Marquette Wire) Marquette University President Michael Lovell delivered the opening remarks for the community gathering on race and trauma, pointing to the importance of understanding and collective action.
Trauma conference brings together experts from 17 states
(From Wisconsin Public Radio) Almost 1,200 participants from across the country gathered to discuss trauma, particularly generational and historical trauma, as a public health issue.
Unconscious racial bias adds to the pain of Milwaukee’s trauma epidemic
(From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) Healing Trauma Conference kicked off with a keynote address from L. Song Richardson from UC-Irvine Law School. The topic? Something inherently personal to Milwaukee.
Trauma conference aims to ‘promote healing & systematic change’
(From WUWM 89.7) The community gathering on race and trauma kicking off the conference included a choir, renowned speakers, and passionate perspectives in a panel.
Oprah Winfrey lends her voice to launch conference on race and trauma
(From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) A personal video message from Oprah Winfrey launched the Healing Trauma Healthy Communities Conference, noting the importance of understanding the effects of trauma.
Milwaukee hosts conference addressing trauma epidemic
(From WISN TV) Adrienne Pedersen spoke to a Milwaukee youth about race and trauma prior to a three-day conference on Healing Trauma.
Groundbreaking conference explores ways to help Milwaukee heal trauma
(From TMJ4 Positively Milwaukee) Carole Meekins spent time at the Healing Trauma Conference sponsored by Scaling Wellness in Milwaukee (SWIM).
Can Milwaukee be the most trauma-informed city?
(From Milwaukee Journal Sentinel) On the eve of last month’s Healing Trauma Conference, a local writer asked: Can Milwaukee be the most trauma-informed city in the country?
Father’s Day: A Redemption and Reunification Story
(From GrowHope @ SaintA) When he was just a month old, Carter was removed from his parents’ care. His dad, Daquane, and his mother were still teenagers and unprepared for the responsibility and stress of parenthood. …
Called to Co-Parenting (and More!)
(From GrowHope @ SaintA) On Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. – noon, SaintA will host its 3rd Annual Call to Action Day, a celebration of foster parents and a chance for families to recommit themselves to the calling. The event is held at the SaintA Franciscan Center at 3939 N. 88th Street, ...
From Mini-Me to Family Member: Child-Specific Licensing
(From GrowHope @ SaintA) When Crystal became a part of her local Big Brothers/Big Sisters chapter, she had no idea how significant of a role she would play for one young woman. …
The “Life-Changing” Story Oprah Reports This Week
(From 60 Minutes Overtime) This week on 60 Minutes, Oprah Winfrey reports on childhood trauma: “This story has had more impact on me than practically anything I’ve ever done” …
Oprah Winfrey shifts views on people, philanthropy after studying childhood trauma in Milwaukee
(From JS Online) Oprah Winfrey said Tuesday that a newfound understanding of childhood trauma has “definitively changed” the way she sees people, the way she wants her school in South Africa to operate, and the way she will direct her future philanthropic efforts. …
Oprah Reports on Childhood Trauma’s Long-Term Effects
(From 60 Minutes) On Sunday, March 11 at 6 p.m. (CT), a leading authority tells Oprah Winfrey how children who have experienced trauma are much more likely to have physical, mental, and social trouble as adults. …
Oprah Explores “Life-Changing Question” in Treating Childhood Trauma
(From CBS This Morning) Oprah discussed her upcoming 60 Minutes story with CBS This Morning on revolutionary care in treating childhood trauma…
ACE Score Explained
(From JS Online) Alisha Fox, a 21-year-old survivor or extreme trauma, and Tim Grove, the chief clinical officer at SaintA, talks about the ACE test. …
