Nick Malone
- Sep 25
- 2 min
McDonald's Take Over & Make Over Association House!
When McDonald's is in the building, we know we're going to get things done. Last week, 100 volunteers from the McDonald's Corporation...
Nick Malone
- Mar 26
- 4 min
Finding Normal: Jennifer Does Motherhood Her Way
After a chaotic battle with addiction separated her from her daughter, Jennifer found compassion at Association House.
Abby Ellis
- Jan 3
- 2 min
A Home for Every Heart
Every child deserves a home where they feel safe, loved, and cared for. For children whose safety is at risk, foster care provides a...
Juan Carlos Linares
- Dec 10, 2023
- 1 min
Your 2023 Annual Report is Here!
Dear Friends, As we reflect on a year of resilience, resistance and reimagination, I am moved by the unwavering commitment of you - our...
Development
- Jun 27, 2023
- 1 min
Happy Foster Appreciation Day!
This past weekend, Child Welfare recognized our foster parents at Foster Appreciation Day!
Abby Ellis
- May 23, 2023
- 2 min
Stronger Together: How Foster Families Uplift our Community
Every May, Foster Parent Appreciation Month gives us the chance to recognize the extraordinary individuals who open their hearts and...
Juan Carlos Linares
- Jan 1, 2023
- 1 min
Our 2022 Annual Report is Here!
Association House presents our 2022 Annual Report.
Development
- Sep 26, 2022
- 2 min
New Grant Partner Shows Up in a Big Way
Association House works to address real need in our community. Now, McDonald’s is right alongside us, with funding and a helping hand....
Abby Ellis
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Supporting Student Mental Health - Expert Advice from Association House Staff
Now that school is back in session, student mental health is a top priority for families across the country. Between school stressors,...
Shrina Patel
- May 22, 2022
- 2 min
Staff Highlight: Alejandra Mendoza
Alejandra is our Licensing Representative and part of Association House's Child Welfare team. She shares how loves seeing the children...
Shrina Patel
- May 18, 2022
- 2 min
Staff Highlight: Adriana Katzbeck
Adriana is our Foster Care Case Manager and part of Association House's Child Welfare team. She shares how working with peers who are all...
Development
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
How Loss & Trauma Impact Youth
Children and youth who experience trauma and loss carry that trauma with them. It can affect them throughout their lives. As a parent, being
Development
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
Is this Normal? Understanding Grief in Foster Children
When children are away from their homes of origin, they experience a profound loss. It is important that foster parents support the children
Development
- Apr 26, 2022
- 2 min
How Complex Trauma Affects Children
Complex trauma results from repeated traumatic experiences. It usually begins early in life with the child's caregiver. Affecting the child'
Development
- Apr 26, 2022
- 4 min
Understanding Issues Experienced by Adoptees
An adopted person tends to experience seven core issues related to their adoption. Identifying these core issues will help them feel and...
Shrina Patel
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Staff Highlight: Elisa Fabian
Elisa is our Foster Care Supervisor and part of Association House's Child Welfare team. Her favorite part of her experience is that there...
Shrina Patel
- Mar 3, 2022
- 2 min
Staff Highlight: Angela King
Angela is our Billing Compliance Coordinator and part of our Child Welfare team! She loves to spend her day working on social issues...
Shrina Patel
- Jan 27, 2022
- 2 min
Adel's Forever Home
In April 2016, Adel arrived at Jessica and Jon’s home as their first foster kid. Jessica and Jon both work as police officers and have...
Development
- May 25, 2021
- 3 min
Meet Some of Our Foster Parents
In Honor of May being National Foster Care Month, we would love to introduce you to some of the amazing Foster Parents we work with. In...
