Do you ever wonder what can protect you and your family from the effects of toxic stress? Researchers have been studying this very issue for some time now and agree…
A Drop in the Ocean
“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa…
Welcome Our New Family Strengthening Director!
Please meet Kim Hemmert... I’m so excited to join the Family Advocates team! From an early age I developed a love for children and families. As a youth I became…
Heart, Strength, and Compassion: It Takes a Village
We all know that comforting feeling when we are being physically embraced – feeling heard, emotionally understood, and supported by another human being. That warm feeling of human connection…
Spread the Love
During the month reserved for feelings of love for those we hold most dear, Family Advocates invites you to extend that love a little further. It comes as second nature…
Advancing Hope
Happy New Year! For all of us at Family Advocates, 2021 is the year of “advancing hope”… Of all the forces that make up the world, there is none…
‘Tis the Season for Reflection and Looking Forward
Happy Holidays! The holiday spirit is in full-swing at Family Advocates as we get ready to bring joy to many of our families through the efforts of Operation Santa.…
I AM GRATEFUL FOR…
As I was pondering what was of the utmost importance to share in this post, I kept thinking, “What is Family Advocates thankful for?” I looked at the photos…
The Unending Dedication of our Pro Bono Attorneys
The last week of October will mark 2020’s National Pro Bono Appreciation week, and that begs a huge question around our office - how do you properly thank someone…
Building Bridges; Changing Lives
Sarah was a shy little thing with strawberry blonde hair, blue eyes and light freckles across her nose. She loved to play with her calico cat, Patches. She was…
14th Annual Community Baby Shower a Big Success!
Although slightly different from previous years, the 14th Annual Community Baby Shower was a big hit last Wednesday! There were indeed questions about how we would do it,…
Something you want; something you need; something warm; something to read
The title of this post has been the unofficial slogan of the Family Advocates backpack room for the past three years. And although I have not been in the backpack…
How to Help a Broken Parent and their Child
"I'm such a screw-up." "Nobody will ever love me." "I knew I wasn't good enough." How many parents have thought or said these words to themselves, once, twice, or even several times…
Will You Take a Stand and Join Us?
There is a prevalent and growing problem affecting children and families in our community and across the state: The epidemic of child abuse and neglect. Last year (FY19) in Idaho,…
Moving Forward, Staying Strong
Dear Family Advocates Donors, Volunteers, Families, and Partners, As the situation with COVID-19 unfolds, our staff is finding footing to move forward in these uncertain times. As we enter week…
Welcome Our New Executive Director!
It is with great excitement that the Family Advocates Board announces the hiring of Kathryn Seebold as our new Executive Director. Kathryn Seebold has had a successful career of over…
