Permanency is not a word most people think about often; the general public does not always understand the significance of the supportive connections they have access to. In our work, permanency is a topic we talk about every day and engage youth in conversation about. We typically look at permanency in three ways: legal, physical, and relational/emotional. Legal Permanency When we think of legal permanency, we are thinking about the relationship Continue Reading
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It really does take a village. Become a Buddy Family!
Community, whether we are aware of it or not, is something we all seek out in our daily lives. It can look a lot of different ways such as: game nights with friends, joining a workout class or social sport, talking with folks at a coffee shop or joining a religious community. Seeking community is a way that we build connection with others and get support when we need it. When I think about the Buddy Family Program, that is what I think about: community, connection and Continue Reading
