Social Change is Happening Here at Helping Hand Home A written interview with Sonya Cheeves By: Ally Smith In light of the recent demonstrations calling for justice and equality, the ongoing problems with racism that our country faces have been distressing for adults and kids alike. At Helping Hand Home, we believe our children’s diversityContinue reading “Social Change is Happening Here at HHH”
HHH Black Lives Matter March Today our children organized & hosted a Black Lives Matter march through our Hyde Park neighborhood. Our goal was not only to provide awareness, but to show our children they can make positive change in the world and help fight injustice. They enjoyed making signs, marching, and spreading positivity. EvenContinue reading “HHH Black Lives Matter March”
A Tour of HHH By Ally Smith Our goal for these children is not just to give them temporary care during their stay with us. Our goal is to transform their lives and return them to healthy family settings where they can continue to thrive. Before they enter their forever homes, we take them inContinue reading “Helping Hand Home Tour”
Video Update #8: A Mini Virtual Tour As promised, here is a mini virtual tour! Chris J, our Director of Residential Services, shows us some of the most popular spots around the Home. He takes us through the recreation room where we have art therapy time and several enrichment activities, the Monarch girls home, ourContinue reading “Video Update #8 from Helping Hand Home”
Video Update #7 from Helping Hand Home As we are wrapping up the end of the school year, Chris J gives us a look into the enrichment activities our kids are engaging in around campus. From art therapy to baseball games, they have had a busy school year. Heading into summer, we are excited forContinue reading “Video Update #7 from Helping Hand Home”
Volunteer and Enrichment activities are HAPPENING! By Ally Smith Volunteers have always played an integral role in the healing process for our children at Helping Hand Home. We value them tremendously, and their efforts working with our children who have experienced violations of trust from adults and caregivers. While at HHH, children learn to trustContinue reading “Volunteer and Enrichment activities are HAPPENING!”
In video update #6, our Donor Relations Manager, Ally Smith, interviewing Chris on the most frequently asked questions regarding summer 2020. They discuss the children’s summer plans and upcoming activities. From hiking and biking, and playing outdoors, We will continue social distancing at the Home while having fun at camp discovery!
Hope is Happening Here: Foster care and virtual case management is HAPPENING By: Ally Smith In our recent blog posts we discussed how our children and staff who live and work at Helping Hand Home are responding to social distancing during COVID-19. From virtual schooling, family time, and even virtual therapy, we are learning moreContinue reading “Hope is Happening Here: Foster care and virtual case management is HAPPENING”
We are very grateful to our many supporters for generously donating funds for meals for our staff and foster families as well as masks for our staff and children at HHH. In this weeks video, Chris J. gives you a deeper look into the neuroscience behind our work. He shares how our children, who haveContinue reading “Video Update #5 from Helping Hand Home”
We are back with our video update number four! HHH has been implementing new therapeutic activities and our kids are loving them. From virtual education to art classes and baseball, our children are staying active and having fun. Our staff has been doing an incredible job adapting to this new normal and coming up withContinue reading “Video Update #4 from Helping Hand Home”
Hope is Happening Here: Virtual Family Time is Happening By Ally Smith Two weeks ago, our new blog, “Hope is Happening Here,” took a look at the children’s transition from learning inside a classroom to learning virtually within the doors of Helping Hand Home. However, this is not the only service where we are nowContinue reading “Virtual Family Time is Happening”
We are back with our 3rd video update from Chris J, our Director of Residential Services. Thank you to all of our incredible supporters who have been reaching out and thinking of the Home, our staff and kiddos each day. For more information on our priority needs and how you can support HHH, please visitContinue reading “Video Update #3 from Helping Hand Home”