Residential Treatment: Admissions
Starting the process of looking into residential treatment can be overwhelming. We sat down with Nexus-Gerard's Admissions Supervisor Loren Nerison and discussed some common questions families have when starting the residential treatment process.Read More
The Myths of Foster Care
Foster care seems to be a mystery to many people, with quite a few myths following the name of foster care around. In this post, Bridget Leonard, Operations Director with Nexus-Kindred, debunks the myths.Read More
Entering the World of Foster Care & Adoption
Taking the first step in becoming a foster parent or learning about adoption can be intimidating. It’s hard to know where to start and who to contact. Sonja Stang, PATH’s Director of Community Relations, writes about the initial steps to becoming a foster and adoptive parent.Read More
What to Expect When Bringing Your Child to a Therapist
Your child is struggling with their emotions and behaviors and you would like them to see a therapist. What should you expect? Shawna Croaker, the Director of Community Based Services and licensed therapist at Nexus-PATH Family Healing, gives pointers on what to expect when starting the process.Read More
The Value in Vocational Education and Training
Vocational Education and Training is designed to prepare youth for initial entry into employment. Vocational education utilizes hands-on learning while offering opportunity and exposure to a variety of skill-based activities within a career-focused environment. The goal of vocational education is to focus on enhancing independent life skills and increasing vocational skills of youth, with the end result of reducing recidivism through increasing protective factors.Read More
