We are thrilled to announce that Ampersand Families will be featured on Public Television this fall! Produced by the Empowered by Meg Ryan documentary program, Ampersand Families’ mission will reach a nationwide audience. And with special permission, we can’t wait to show a VIP sneak peek at the Gala this year! The documentary short dives into the disparities and disproportionate impacts of Minnesota’s Child Welfare System. Highlighting the urgent need for 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
Recruiting adults to meet youths’ unique needs
When you consider lives that have experienced trauma, time involved with the child welfare system, and on top of this, the natural confusion of development and growing up, it seems perfectly clear that some youths’ views of the world, and the skills they cultivate, are not the same as their peers who have a more supported and secure upbringing. This understanding leads to much greater conversation as to why the need for connection and family is so important, but Continue Reading
