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Child Abuse Prevention: Everyone’s Responsibility
As Child Abuse Prevention Month continues through April, we at Life Stories want to emphasize a crucial message: preventing child abuse and neglect is not just the responsibility of parents or child protection professionals—it’s everyone’s responsibility. Each of us has…
Understanding ACEs and Building Resilience: The Science Behind Trauma and Healing
As we observe Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, it’s important to understand not just the immediate impact of child abuse and neglect, but also its long-term effects. At Life Stories, our work is informed by groundbreaking research on Adverse…
Small Actions, Big Impact
Every April, communities across the nation unite to observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about child abuse and neglect while promoting the resources and strategies that help keep children safe. Life Stories of Weld County…
Wrangling Hope: A Gala for the Voiceless
The Island Grove Event Center will come alive with an elegant western flare on Friday evening, March 28. The evening will kick off with music provided by Weld County’s own Caitlyn Ochsner and dancing led by Country Kickup. There will…
Change a Child’s Story: One Volunteer, One Child, Endless Impact
Be the Voice That Changes a Child’s Story: Becoming a CASA Volunteer “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention.” – Oscar Wilde Children from our Weld County community enter the abuse and neglect court system…
Meet the Board – Marcy Miller
Name: Marcy Miller How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 7 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? My first experience was attending…
Meet the Board – Wendy Steward
Name: Wendy Steward How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? Approximately 5 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? Knowledge of the organization…
Meet the Board – Nate McConnell
Name: Nate McConnell How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 1.75 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? The Mission of Life Stories…
Meet the Board – Adam Turk
Name: Adam Turk How long have you been on the Life Stories Board? 8.5 Years What initially drew you to Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, and why did you decide to join the board? I had experience with Life…