One of my favorite photos with my sons.  Values I’ve passed on to them: Don’t take anything for granted; love yourself, love your family and love others. Walter, Ruth and George.   EVERY FAMILY MATTERS Condolences can’t stop the rivers of tears and lingering heartache of families whose loved ones ... Read More »

  By Matt Hamer FosterAdopt Connect     COVID-19 pandemic has been difficult on everyone, but particularly difficult on foster parents and the youth in their care. As schools closed, workplaces went remote, and health precautions made everyday life more complicated, many foster parents were unable to continue fostering. Though ... Read More »

  By Lacey Helmig The Children’s Place   A report of child abuse is made every ten seconds in the United States. Right here in our community, every day we learn of children who are in unsafe situations or have experienced traumatic events. The Children’s Place located in Kansas City, ... Read More »

By Sara L. Adams Development Director, Vibrant Health—Wyandotte Neighborhood Clinics, KCKS Sara (middle) enjoying time with daughter, Isabel and Sam, her son.   How do you help your adult children have positive experiences socially, mentally or educationally? I practice being a good listener when my adult child shares experiences with ... Read More »

  The Oliveras Family: Cristina Martinez-Oliveras, husband, Ricky Oliveras, daughter, Alexis and son, Carlos. Not pictured, son, Ivan Quinones     There are many ways in which to shape a family’s physical, mental and social well-being. Our Health Matters asked several local families to share what keeps their family focused ... Read More »