

A Year of Honors for Our Child Welfare Division!
How our Child Welfare department shared its compassionate approach with a new generation of social workers.

Nick Malone
Dec 18, 20243 min read


Announcing Your 2024 Annual Report!
Thank you for celebrating Association House's 125-year legacy with us. Look back on 2024 by reading this year's annual report.

Juan Carlos Linares
Dec 7, 20241 min read


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
Sep 25, 20242 min read


Finding Normal: Jennifer Does Motherhood Her Way
After a chaotic battle with addiction separated her from her daughter, Jennifer found compassion at Association House.

Nick Malone
Mar 26, 20244 min read


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...

Abby Ellis
Jan 3, 20242 min read


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...

Juan Carlos Linares
Dec 10, 20231 min read


Happy Foster Appreciation Day!
This past weekend, Child Welfare recognized our foster parents at Foster Appreciation Day!

Development
Jun 27, 20231 min read


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...

Abby Ellis
May 23, 20232 min read


Our 2022 Annual Report is Here!
Association House presents our 2022 Annual Report.

Juan Carlos Linares
Jan 1, 20231 min read


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....

Development
Sep 26, 20222 min read


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,...

Abby Ellis
Sep 6, 20222 min read


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 22, 20222 min read


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...

Shrina Patel
May 18, 20222 min read


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, 20222 min read


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, 20222 min read


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, 20222 min read


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...

Development
Apr 26, 20224 min read


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 15, 20221 min read


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
Mar 3, 20222 min read


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...

Shrina Patel
Jan 27, 20222 min read