Honoring Ethics in Action Recipient Denise McGinnis

December 23, 2020

Denise McGinnis is a Foster Care by Foundations foster mom who was nominated for an Ethie by our Fox Valley Region Foster Care Director, Jess Drews. In her nearly 6 years working in the foster care system, Jess knows first-hand

Honoring Ethics in Action Recipient Sue Vincent

December 6, 2020

Since beginning of the pandemic earlier this year, our lives have been turned upside down in more ways than we could count, some of us lost our jobs, many were impacted by school closings, and we are all more isolated

Type 2 Holidays

November 23, 2020

A few years ago, I was having a conversation with my son, Sam, and he made a reference to “Type 2 Fun.” It was a term I hadn’t heard before and when I questioned him on the meaning, he responded,

Honoring Ethics in Action Recipient Bonnie Kuhr

November 10, 2020

When Brown County initiated its downtown gentrification projects in the 1980s, low-income housing opportunities were progressively eliminated, and homelessness and healthcare for the homeless became a visible community concern. In 1986, the Brown County Homeless and Housing Coalition (BCHHC) began

Honoring Ethics in Action Recipient Dr. Dave Ferguson

October 26, 2020

Dr. Ferguson owns IKOR Life Care Management in De Pere, where he and his team help individuals and their families navigate the challenges brought on by aging, disability, or an unexpected medical crisis. Dr. Ferguson advocates for and guides his

Keep Me in the Moment

July 21, 2020

There are times we all need a little inspiration. Fortunately, the world is full of opportunities to find encouragement in everyday activities – things as simple as enjoying nature, hearing a child laugh, or reading a quote that resonates with

On the front lines of the Covid-19 Mental Health Crisis

July 13, 2020

Foundations Health & Wholeness is on the front lines of the mental health needs in Brown County. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, children and adults are struggling with increased grief, isolation, anxiety, and substance abuse. “Our neighbors in

Play Therapy & Video Games Are Good for Children’s Mental Health

July 9, 2020

In a previous post, we talked about The 4 Ps of Surviving – And Thriving In – A Pandemic Summer with Kids, which talked about activities for younger children. But what if your older kids want to play video games

The 4 Ps of Surviving – And Thriving In – A Pandemic Summer with Kids

June 25, 2020

The combination of Brittany Freund’s titles in life makes her the ideal person to chat about how to make the most of the summer of 2020. Brittany is a mom to 4-year old, Braxon. She also has a Master’s in

The Need for Foster Homes in Northeast Wisconsin is On The Rise

June 23, 2020

We’re in the news! Local news stations, WBAY and Fox 11, helped us spread the message about the growing need for foster homes in Northeast Wisconsin. Check out both segments: WBAY – The need for foster parents increases during the

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