Posts by Amber Knowles
Improving the System Together (feat. Shaundricka Easley, Texas Department of Family Protective Services)
Shaundricka Easley is the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area.
Read MoreFinding Your Place Along the River in 2024
When we work together – each with our own unique focus, skills, and expertise – we can begin to build a better future for every family in our community.
Read MoreWalking with Families for the Long Haul (feat. Jenni Lord)
Jenni Lord is a resolute advocate for fostering family healing through the power of genuine connection. In 2008, she established Chosen, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to nurturing children’s recovery from trauma by empowering their families.
Read MoreA Dedication to Child and Family Well-Being (feat. Jesse Booher, DePelchin Children’s Center)
Jesse Booher is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operations Officer of DePelchin Children’s Center, which provides foster care and adoption services in Texas communities.
Read MoreThe Riverside Project in 2023: A Year-in-Review
Every week, we get to see people invest their time, energy, resources, and care all along the River. They give of themselves. They care deeply. They show up again and again.
Read MoreCreating Safe Spaces for the Next Generation (feat. Chandler James)
It all started with a simple napkin exercise. Chandler James was asked to write his dream on a napkin. Initially, it seemed like a silly exercise but when he was finished his napkin read: creating safe spaces for the next generation.
Read MoreWhy 14 Community Leaders Are Grateful to Serve Houston
Every week, we get to see people invest their time, energy, resources, and care all along the River. They give of themselves. They care deeply. They show up again and again.
Read MoreFinding Success in Education for Foster Youth (feat. Dr. Danisha Keating)
Former foster youth face many challenges when it comes to education and just 4% of them will go on to obtain a four-year college degree. As a former foster youth herself, Dr. Danisha Keating shares the challenges she faced, her struggle to overcome trauma, and what we can do to support former foster youth today.
Read More8 Essential Reminders for Every Foster Parent
If you are currently a foster parent or are considering pursuing this role, here are 8 vital reminders to keep close to your heart as you navigate this journey…
Read MoreWhat Is International Foster Care? (feat. Krista Kesseler)
We’re really glad to have Krista Kesseler here to shed some like on the topic of serving youth through international foster care. Krista is the Community Outreach Specialist for the St. Jerome Emiliani Foster Care Program.
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